offend
(verb)
verb
1. cause to feel resentment or indignation
- Her tactless remark offended me
Similar word(s): pique
Definition categories: emotion, anger
2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
- offend all laws of humanity
Similar word(s): breach, break, infract, transgress, violate
Definition categories: social, disrespect
3. strike with disgust or revulsion
Similar word(s): appal, appall, outrage, scandalise, scandalize, shock
Definition categories: emotion, disgust, nauseate, revolt, sicken
4. hurt the feelings of
Similar word(s): bruise, hurt, injure, spite, wound
Definition categories: emotion, arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise
Sentences with offend as a verb:
- Your accusations offend me deeply.
- Don't worry. I don't offend easily.
- Strong light offends the eye.
- Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience