offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
are offending
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present progressiveof offend.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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"No one should be subjected to hate because of their faith or race, and we are taking action against those who are offending," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2023
“I don’t believe the city wants to be in a position where we are offending the Muscogee people, but we don’t own the statue now,” Bond said Thursday.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
"People speak plainly when they don't think they are offending anyone," she says.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2016
But do I really need to pretend I enjoy being made fun of or that I find rude jokes amusing to avoid offending the people who are offending me?
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2015
My child, you are not only offending me, you are offending the theory and principle of Justice.
From The Eternal City by Sir Hall Caine
