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offended

The word “offended” has 3 syllables: of-fend-ed

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛndɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “offended” has 79 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offended along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offended

Antonyms for offended

Meanings of offended

  • verb
    1. To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
    2. To feel or become offended; to take insult.
    3. To physically harm, pain.
    4. To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
    5. To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
    6. To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
    7. To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

Example Sentences

  • She felt deeply offended by the harsh criticism.
  • He apologized immediately after realizing he had offended her.
  • The audience was visibly offended by the comedian's joke.
  • I didn't mean to make you feel offended with my remark.
  • Several members of the group were offended by the inappropriate comment.

On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offended, such as: acclaimed, adulated, affronted, angry, annoyed, applauded, approved.

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