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offend
[uh-fend]
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
Antonyms: pleaseto affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably.
to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or moral law).
to hurt or cause pain to.
(in Biblical use) to cause to fall into sinful ways.
verb (used without object)
to cause resentful displeasure; irritate, annoy, or anger.
a remark so thoughtless it can only offend.
to err in conduct; commit a sin, crime, or fault.
Synonyms: trespass, transgress
offend
/ əˈfɛnd /
verb
to hurt the feelings, sense of dignity, etc, of (a person)
(tr) to be disagreeable to; disgust
the smell offended him
(intr except in archaic uses) to break (a law or laws in general)
Other Word Forms
- offending adjective
- offender noun
- offendable adjective
- overoffend verb (used with object)
- preoffend verb (used with object)
- reoffend verb
- unoffendable adjective
- unoffending adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of offend1
Word History and Origins
Origin of offend1
Example Sentences
“From their expressions and tone, Escobar understood that his statements had offended the mayor,” the claim said.
They are offended that the question of a 'broader approach' was put to them.
Mr. Starmer’s Labour Party government is more squeamish about offending Beijing.
"I don't know if I should be offended, but I definitely wasn't approached to play in it!"
Ashley suggests that victims of stalking should be able to deal with the same officer each time they make a complaint - so the officer will know the history of the offending.
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