a. : to transgress (see transgress sense transitive 1) the moral or divine law : sin. if it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive William Shakespeare. b. : to violate a law or …

of·fend 1. To cause displeasure, anger, resentment, or wounded feelings in: We were offended by his tasteless jokes. 2. To be displeasing or disagreeable to: Onions offend my sense of smell.

regret. repent. rue. 2. as in to insult. to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal. Synonyms & Similar Words. insult. outrage.

offend definition: 1. to make someone upset or angry: 2. to commit a crime: 3. to make someone upset or angry: . Learn more.

to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me. to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably. to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or …

2 [+ object] : to be unpleasant to (someone or something) The billboard offends the eye. [=the billboard is not attractive] 3 [no object] formal : to do wrong : to be against what people believe is acceptable or proper — often + against Her actions offended against our sensibilities. 4 [no object] formal : to commit a crime

offend verb [ T ] us / əˈfend / to cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect: I think she was offended that she wasn’t invited to …

2 ngày trước · offend in American English (əˈfend) transitive verb 1. to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in Even the hint of prejudice offends me 2. to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably 3. to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or moral law) 4. to hurt or cause pain to 5. (in Biblical use)

offend against 1. To affront, betray, or violate the principles or laws of someone or something. Anyone who offends against the moral... 2. To commit a sexual crime against someone. The team doctor had systematically offended against young gymnasts for...

See definition of offend on Dictionary.com verb displease, insult synonyms for offend Compare Synonyms aggrieve anger annoy antagonize disgust disturb exasperate gall horrify hurt irritate outrage provoke rile shock sicken sting upset affront disgruntle disoblige distress fret jar miff nauseate nettle pain pique repel repulse sin slight slur snub