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Meaning of Offend
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "offend" means to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful, or to commit an offense, especially a crime or a breach of a rule or standard.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "offend" as to cause dislike, anger, or resentment, or to transgress or violate a law, rule, or standard.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "offend" as to make someone feel upset, angry, or annoyed, or to do something that is against a law, rule, or standard.
Example Uses
- The comedian's joke was meant to be funny, but it offended many people in the audience.
- The company's new policy has offended several employees, who feel it is unfair.
- The smell of the garbage offended everyone in the neighborhood.
- The politician's comment offended many of his constituents, who felt it was insensitive.
- The artist's latest work offended some critics, who felt it was too provocative.