offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
is offending
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present progressiveof offend (3rd 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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But production has ceased and obviously the world has more pressing concerns than whether a "Star Wars" rebel is offending folks with his language.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2020
The most dangerous thing that a comedian has to face today is offending political correctness or saying something so racist or sexist that it kicks up an internet firestorm.
From Time ● Dec. 22, 2014
"You seem to forget that you're dealing with a British subject," said I. "Who is offending against the laws of a friendly country," he capped my words.
From The Powers and Maxine by Frank T. (Frank Thayer) Merrill
