15 English Synonyms for OFFENSE

Definition: 1. A minor annoyance or inconvenience.

There are 3 definitions of the word nuisance

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Definition: 1. A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.

There are 6 definitions of the word umbrage

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Definition: 1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

There are 5 definitions of the word affront

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Definition: 1. The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.

There are 23 definitions of the word barb

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Definition: 1. (informal) Alternative spelling of diss.

There are 12 definitions of the word dis

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Definition: 1. (slang) To put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour.

There are 6 definitions of the word diss

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]

There are 9 definitions of the word insult

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Definition: 1. (obsolete) The act of insulting; abusive or insolent treatment; insult.

There are 2 definitions of the word insultation

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Definition: 1. A disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.

There are 2 definitions of the word pejorative

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Definition: 1. An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.

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Definition: 1. To compete in a poetry slam.

There are 34 definitions of the word slam

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Definition: 1. Small.

There are 17 definitions of the word slight

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Definition: 1. To insult or slight.

There are 13 definitions of the word slur

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Definition: 1. A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

There are 9 definitions of the word assault

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Definition: 1. A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.

There are 45 definitions of the word burn

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