Applause and Offense

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Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Offense is an antonym for applause.

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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Applause is an antonym for offense.

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

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