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Definition offend in British English

offend

verb
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
talk smack insult offend offend
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 defy
3

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

Example

We will not publish material that may offend the sensibilities of our readers.

Example

legislation that offends against common sense

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