Mudslinging / Whining [Merged]

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Originally posted by shorthairedpunk@Feb 28 2005, 11:20 AM
Entry Word: offend
Function: verb
Text: 1
Synonyms TRESPASS 1, sin, transgress
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Synonyms VIOLATE 1, breach, break, contravene, infract, infringe, transgress
3 to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment <offended her by his cruel remark>
Synonyms affront, insult, outrage

Related Word aggrieve, hurt, sting, wound; exasperate, gall, irritate, nettle; excite, provoke; appall, horrify, scandalize, shock; disoblige, displease, distress, disturb, miff, pique, upset

Idioms hurt one's feelings, ruffle one's feathers, step (or tread) on one's toes
Contrasted Words delight, gratify, please, tickle; captivate, charm, enchant; flatter

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dont it suck when your own sources discredit your statement?
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Hmmm, semantics - note your example: related word provoke - not synonym. Synonyms are interchangeable, related words are not.
 
Originally posted by shorthairedpunk@Feb 28 2005, 02:39 PM
i never used the word synonym, i used same difference, learn to read
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There you go, insulting people... You can disagree without saying things like "learn to read". Synonym and same difference mean the same thing.... For someone who claims to like debate your reactions to discussion are rather defensive.
 
Originally posted by shorthairedpunk@Feb 28 2005, 03:52 PM
there you go insulting me. Is it nap time yet? do we get cookies?
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Not insulting, just pointing out the obvious, and thanks for proving my point.
 
All right, both of you need to back off a little.
 
Wheres the love and lemon pudding?
 
Originally posted by CodeSurfer@Mar 1 2005, 12:16 AM
Wheres the love and lemon pudding?
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I love lemon pudding!!! B) Whats with all of the "gone" posts??
 
just someone realizing that they were out of line... it's a good thing!
 
OK, I don't think there's much more constructive to be said on this topic, so this thread is now closed.
 
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