offend (Meaning)
offend (v)
cause to feel resentment or indignation
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
strike with disgust or revulsion
hurt the feelings of
offend (v. t.)
To strike against; to attack; to assail.
To displease; to make angry; to affront.
To be offensive to; to harm; to pain; to annoy; as, strong light offends the eye; to offend the conscience.
To transgress; to violate; to sin against.
To oppose or obstruct in duty; to cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
Synonyms & Antonyms of offend
offend Sentence Examples
- Emily's blunt remarks offended her sensitive colleague.
- The politician's controversial speech offended many voters.
- The movie's explicit content offended some audience members.
- John's rude joke offended the dinner guests.
- The offensive language in the song caused a backlash on social media.
- The artist's provocative work offended religious groups.
- The teacher's comments about her students' abilities offended the parents.
- The company's advertising campaign offended environmentalists with its portrayal of excessive consumption.
- The doctor's insensitive bedside manner offended the patient.
- The parents were offended by the school's policy of banning certain books from the library.
FAQs About the word offend
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Emily's blunt remarks offended her sensitive colleague.
The politician's controversial speech offended many voters.
The movie's explicit content offended some audience members.
John's rude joke offended the dinner guests.
