offend
//əˈfɛnd//
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.