Meaning of offend in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

verb

• To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

  Example: Your accusations offend me deeply.

• To feel or become offended; to take insult.

  Example: Don't worry. I don't offend easily.

• To physically harm, pain.

  Example: Strong light offends the eye.

• To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.

  Example: Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience

• To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

• To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

• To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.