shock vs offend

offend vs shock

shock is a noun but offend is not a noun.

shock and offend both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shock	Yes	No	Yes	No
offend	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shock and offend are synonyms defined as:

shock and offend: strike with disgust or revulsion

Other synonyms of shock include appal, appall, outrage, scandalise, scandalize.

shock (noun)	offend (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a sudden jarring impact
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

shock (verb)	offend (verb)
inflict a trauma upon	hurt the feelings of
subject to electrical shocks	cause to feel resentment or indignation
collect or gather into shocks	strike with disgust or revulsion
collide violently	act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion

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