Offend

Quick meaning: Offend is a verb meaning (transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

Meaning

(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To feel or become offended; to take insult.
2. (transitive) To physically harm, pain.
3. (transitive) To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
4. (intransitive) To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
5. (transitive or with "against") To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
6. (obsolete, transitive, archaic, biblical) To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

Example Sentences

Strong light offends the eye.

Your accusations offend me deeply.

Don't worry. I don't offend easily.

Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience

Word Forms

• offends
• offending
• offended

Synonyms for offend

Depending on context, synonyms include abuse, affront, burn, carry, cut down, disrespect.

Antonyms for offend

Common opposites include commend, compliment, flatter, laud, praise, revere.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include outrage, spite, pique, scandalize, appall, hurt.

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