Meaning Of The Word Offend

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What's The Definition Of Offend?

offend
verb: If you offend someone, you say or do something rude which upsets or embarrasses them.
verb: To offend against a law, rule, or principle means to break it.

offend in American English
to break a law, religious commandment, etc.; commit a sin or crime
to hurt the feelings of; cause to feel resentful, angry, or displeased; insult
intransitive verb: to cause resentful displeasure; irritate, annoy, or anger
transitive verb: to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in

offend in British English
verb: to hurt the feelings, sense of dignity, etc, of (a person)

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