offend 7 antonyms and opposites of offend. Verb — To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally. Synonyms for offend abuse affront burn carry cut down disrespect dis diss give stick heckle hurt someone's feelings insult lapidate qualifier misbid misrespect misuse scandal send scandalize slag slag off sledge slight slur sneap wound spite Antonyms for offend commend compliment flatter laud praise revere talk up ← Back to the full definition of offend