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ridicule vs offensive activity

offensive activity vs ridicule

ridicule and offensive activity both are nouns.

ridicule is a verb but offensive activity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ridicule Yes No Yes No
offensive activity Yes No No No
As nouns, offensive activity is a hypernym of ridicule; that is, offensive activity is a word with a broader meaning than ridicule:
  • ridicule: the act of deriding or treating with contempt
  • offensive activity: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Other hypernyms of ridicule include discourtesy, offence, offense.
ridicule (noun) offensive activity (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
ridicule (verb) offensive activity (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between ridicule and offensive activity

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