Lapse and Offend

Lapse

Lapse verb - To come to an end.

Offend and lapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offend" instead a verb "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Offend

Offend verb - To commit an offense.
Usage example: since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly

Lapse and offend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead a verb "Offend".

Common collocations

anyone lapse anyone offend anyone
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