offend (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈfɛnd/
Definition
To cause someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry.
Examples
His insensitive comments were deeply offensive to many people.
I hope I didn't offend you with my question.
The politician was accused of offending voters with his remarks.
How to Use offend
- offend someone (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone to feel hurt or angry. — "Don't let their criticism offend you."
- offend against (prepositional phrase)
- To break a rule or law. — "The driver was stopped for offending against traffic regulations."
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