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    Ofende (en. Offends)

    /oˈfende/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause pain or discomfort to someone through words or actions.
    His comments offend many people.
    Sus comentarios ofenden a muchas personas.
    To dishonor or belittle someone.
    The insult offended his dignity.
    El insulto ofendió su dignidad.
    To infringe a moral or legal norm.
    His behavior offends the rules of society.
    Su conducta ofende las reglas de la sociedad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'offendere', which means 'to strike, to collide, to offend.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take offense at something
    To feel aggrieved by an action or comment.
    ofenderse de algo
    do not offend
    A warning to avoid causing displeasure.
    no ofendas
    to offend someone
    To cause unpleasantness or discomfort to a person.
    ofender a alguien

    Related Words

    offense
    The act of offending.
    ofensa
    offensive
    That offends or can offend.
    ofensivo
    grievance
    Harm or insult that is done to someone.
    agravio

    Slang Meanings

    To clash with someone or something verbally.
    If you keep talking like that, you're going to offend me.
    Como sigas hablando así, me vas a ofender.
    To cause unexpected discomfort.
    That joke might offend you unintentionally.
    Esa broma te puede ofender sin querer.