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Definition offend in American English

offend verb

verb
/əˈfend/
1

to make someone upset and angry by doing or saying something

Example

They avoided saying anything that might offend their audience.

Example

The chairman did not seem offended by the criticism.

Synonyms and related words
insult offend wound
2

to commit a crime

Example

Over half the prisoners released had offended again within a year.

Synonyms and related words
cross a line break defy
3

to break a law or rule, or to do something against your principles

Example

offend against morality

Synonyms and related words
cross a line break defy
Definition offend in American English