offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
had offended
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past perfectof offend.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Ratcliffe was widely criticised for his outburst last week and later apologised if his remarks had "offended some people".
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
The academic issued a statement on Facebook apologizing to those he had offended and harmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
In an interview this week, McNally apologized to anyone whom his social media activity had offended.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2023
At first she feared she had offended her friend, but as months turned into years she began to realise the precariousness of the situation her friend had found herself in.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2023
Frankie lifted his eyebrows, scowling as though I had offended him.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
