Acclaim and Offense

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Acclaim noun - Public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement.

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Offense is an antonym for acclaim.

Nearby Words: acclaimed, acclaiming

Offense noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Usage example: a diplomat never deliberately gives offense

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Acclaim is an antonym for offense.

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Offense and Acclaim. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/acclaim/offense

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