offend

//əˈfɛnd//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

offendInfinitive
offendPresent tense
offendedPast tense
offendedPast participle
offendingPresent participle
offendsThird-person singular
1

To cause someone to feel upset, hurt, or angry, especially by being rude or showing a lack of respect.

I didn't mean to offend you with my comment.

2

To commit an illegal act or crime.

He offended again after being released from prison.

3

To be displeasing or disagreeable to someone's senses or sensibilities.

The strong smell of the garbage offended my nose.