Ofender (en. Offend)

/oˈfendeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cause offense or harm to someone, either directly or indirectly.

I unintentionally offended my friend while talking about his situation.

Ofendí a mi amigo sin querer al hablar de su situación.

To make a comment or action that is considered hurtful or derogatory.

The criticisms he made offended many.

Las críticas que hizo ofendieron a muchos.

To provoke a feeling of indignation or annoyance in someone.

The article offended a large number of people.

El artículo ofendió a un gran número de personas.

From Latin 'offendere', which means 'to strike against' or 'to harm'.

to take offense easily

To feel offended by anything.

ofenderse fácilmente

do not offend

To not cause offense.

no ofender

to offend someone

To annoy or hurt someone with a comment or action.

ofender a alguien

offense

Act of offending or being offended.

ofensa

offensive

That causes offense or is hurtful.

ofensivo

offender

One who offends.

ofensor

To offend with humor

I made a joke that could have offended, but it was just humor.

Hice un chiste que pudo ofender, pero era solo humor.

To be a social 'offender'

He is known for being a social offender in the community.

Él es conocido por ser un ofensor social en la comunidad.