overoffend

/əvərɒfˈɛnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to offend or annoy someone more than intended or expected, or to cause offense or annoyance to someone, especially by doing something that is considered wrong or unacceptable.

“Her careless words managed to overoffend the entire audience.”

2. noun

an action or incident of offending or annoying someone more than intended or expected.

“Her overoffend was not intended, and she apologized immediately.”

3. adjective

causing offense or annoyance to someone more than intended or expected.

“The overoffending content was removed from the website.”

Synonyms

  • annoy
  • hurt
  • insult
  • irritate
  • offend

Antonyms

  • appease
  • calm
  • pacify
  • please
  • soothe