Epithet and Offense

Epithet

Epithet noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: the school has a strict ban against the use of racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual epithets
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Offense and epithet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offense" instead a noun "Epithet".

Offense

Offense noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Usage example: a diplomat never deliberately gives offense

Epithet and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Epithet" instead a noun "Offense".
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