10 Synonyms & Antonyms For OFFENDED

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  • Definitions offended [uh-fen-did] / əˈfɛn dɪd / ADJECTIVE annoyed; hurt Synonyms STRONGEST angry annoyed exasperated insulted outraged STRONG hurt provoked put out upset vexed

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    In those days, when weak countries defaulted on their debts or otherwise offended great powers, marines on gunboats seized the customs offices in the ports of entry.

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    "You have a right to be offended but also there needs to be a level of understanding deeper than the surface level of Tourette's as an involuntary disability."

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    The man was not offended by the laughter.

    From Literature

    During the ceremony, host Alan Cumming referred to "some strong and offensive language" from someone with Tourette's who therefore had "no control over their language", adding: "We apologise if you were offended."

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    “Let me be clear though. This is Atlanta. We don’t need anyone to tell us when to be offended. And history has shown... when we are, you’ll know.”

    From Los Angeles Times

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    Related Words

    Words related to offended are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word offended. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

    angrier angry cool coolest dissatisfied huffy hurt livid miffed moody offish pissed off put out rancorous shocked undemonstrative

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