offend
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
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offending
offends;
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offending
Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFEND
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to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done
[+ object]
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His comments about minority groups offended many of us.
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She had carefully worded her comments so as not to offend anyone.
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It offends me that you would make such a remark.
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Don't worry. I wasn't offended.
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I felt a little offended by their lack of respect.
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Some people are offended by the song's lyrics.
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I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.
[no object]
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I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend.
2
[+ object]
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to be unpleasant to (someone or something)
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The billboard offends the eye. [=the billboard is not attractive]
3
[no object]
formal
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to do wrong
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to be against what people believe is acceptable or proper
— often + against
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Her actions offended against our sensibilities.
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[no object]
formal
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to commit a crime
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Is he likely to offend again after his release from prison?
