English dictionary
offend
verbPronunciation
əˈfɛnd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- cause to feel resentment or indignation
verb
- hurt the feelings of
verb
- strike with disgust or revulsion
verb
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example sentences
Her tactless remark offended me
She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests
This remark really bruised my ego
The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
offend all laws of humanity
violate the basic laws or human civilization
break a law
break a promise