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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.