Commend and Offend

Opposite meaning words

Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Offend is an antonym for commend.

Offend verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.

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

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Commend is an antonym for offend.

god

commend god

offend god

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