offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
am offending
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present progressiveof offend (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It would give me enormous peace of mind without causing concern that I am offending my companions or colleagues with obvious phone-checking maneuvers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2015
“It’s so annoying — and I guess I am offending prior speakers — for someone to read a six-page, single-spaced letter that we have in front of us,” Mr. DeFrancisco explained.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2011
“I’m afraid I am offending you,” said Jack, looking straight at me, “but I don’t think you do look after them properly.”
From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Talbot Baines Reed
It is not even a matter to be talked about—too sacred—so I am offending even against my own laws; but I wanted to know how far the old witch had got hold of you.
From Melbourne House, Volume 2 by Susan Warner
