Meaning & Definition of Offend in English
English⟶
Offend
/əfɛnd/
verb
1. Cause to feel resentment or indignation
- "Her tactless remark offended me"
synonym:
- pique,
- offend
2. Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
- "Offend all laws of humanity"
- "Violate the basic laws or human civilization"
- "Break a law"
- "Break a promise"
synonym:
- transgress,
- offend,
- infract,
- violate,
- go against,
- breach,
- break
3. Strike with disgust or revulsion
- "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
synonym:
- shock,
- offend,
- scandalize,
- scandalise,
- appal,
- appall,
- outrage
4. Hurt the feelings of
- "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"
- "This remark really bruised my ego"
synonym:
- hurt,
- wound,
- injure,
- bruise,
- offend,
- spite
Examples of using
Have I done something to offend you?
Why did God offend us like this? What sin is upon us?
Everyone can offend a boxer, but not everyone has time to apologize.