Synonyms of offended

offended

verb

past tense of offend

1

as in trespassed

to commit an offense

since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trespassed
• fell
• wandered
• sinned
• strayed
• erred
• transgressed
• violated
• infringed
• broke the law
• fell from grace
• breached
• lapsed
• broke
• messed up
• backslid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justified
• forgave
• pardoned
• regretted
• repented
• rued

2

as in insulted

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insulted
• outraged
• upset
• affronted
• wounded
• displeased
• taunted
• hurt
• disturbed
• slapped
• slighted
• troubled
• disrespected
• mocked
• dissed
• ridiculed
• pained
• distressed
• miffed
• snubbed
• oppressed
• tortured
• jeered
• tormented
• slandered
• disparaged
• maligned
• defamed
• persecuted
• reviled
• libeled
• smeared
• sneered (at)
• cut
• slurred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• applauded
• hailed
• praised
• acclaimed
• commended
• complimented
• flattered
• eulogized
• honored
• pleased
• exalted
• delighted
• gratified
• satisfied
• adulated
• glorified
• sweet-talked

3

as in violated

to fail to keep

offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code

Synonyms & Similar Words

• violated
• broke
• traduced
• transgressed
• breached
• infringed (on or upon)
• contravened
• fractured
• ignored
• disobeyed
• rebelled
• disregarded
• slighted
• neglected
• dismissed
• overlooked
• passed over
• scorned
• resisted
• brushed (off)
• winked (at)
• flouted
• blew off
• tuned out
• withstood
• defied
• shrugged off
• overpassed
• pooh-poohed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observed
• followed
• served
• submitted (to)
• complied (with)
• heard
• obeyed
• yielded (to)
• conformed (to)
• noted
• minded
• noticed
• regarded
• marked
• attended
• watched
• surrendered (to)
• deferred (to)
• listened (to)
• heeded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offended

Selena is offended, and splashes him with the liquid, which burns and kills him. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

She’s offended by her father’s brusque, dismissive, unpaternal ways. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

David Spade thinks people have gotten a little too comfortable being offended. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

There’s a sense in the gut that really gets offended by people who abuse their power. — Sheelah Kolhatkar, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Because in a world where competence mattered Astros fans would be the first to be offended that their team has advanced. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026

The debate intensified over the weekend when former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, speaking on Newsmax, said he would be offended if Mamdani attended the ceremony. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Goebel later emphasized that the maze was not meant to endorse everything Kirk said or did, nor dismiss concerns from people offended by some of his remarks. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026