offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
have offended
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present perfectof offend.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The hat might have offended some, but otherwise, it’s a silly delight on par with the second season’s pigeon purse and that impractical tutu that defines “Sex and the City.”
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2025
“We have offended our Chinese partners by the very fact of bringing in the Dalai Lama, and we have work to resolve that issue,” a spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2025
It follows reports of concern within the Ministry of Defence that the original name for the vessel - which is being built in Barrow, Cumbria - may have offended the French.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025
Dr Rock said there can be a perception that children in court are all young people who have offended.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
I have offended you and your country, the Soviet Union, where chess has a prestigious position.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
