offend
verb (used with object)
to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in.
will offend
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future tenseof offend.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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I realize this will offend some folks in the travel industry who think the customer is never right.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
For example, someone who values kindness and compassion might fear that they will offend, betray or somehow hurt the people they care about.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2022
Borders described his comments as "dark humour which I appreciate will offend some people".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022
And they had strong views about masculinity and gender; they seemed aware that their views are out of step with modern culture and will offend some but still felt their views were obviously correct.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
It offers a grand effect for an artist who would study gray walls and crumbling roofs, but the lack of uniformity will offend most people.
From The Cathedrals of Northern France by Blanche McManus
