Definition: cause to feel resentment or indignation
Usage: Her tactless remark offended me
Synonyms: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, wound, spite
Definition: hurt the feelings of
Usage: She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego
Similar words: kindle, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, arouse, raise, provoke
Definition: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Usage: arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy
Synonyms: scandalise, scandalize, shock, appal, appall, outrage, offend
Definition: strike with disgust or revulsion
Usage: The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
Similar words: churn up, nauseate, sicken, revolt, disgust
Definition: cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
Usage: The pornographic pictures sickened us
Synonyms: go against, infract, offend, breach, break, transgress, violate
Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Usage: offend all laws of humanity; violate the basic laws or human civilization; break a law; break a promise
Similar words: disrespect
Definition: show a lack of respect for