Offend Definition & Meaning
offend
- verb
- cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
- strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
- hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
"Offend" in song lyrics
See how offend is used in real songs:
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"I don't really care who it offend"
The Beatnuts — I Love It -
"If by any chance we did happen to offend"
The Brothahood — Needless to Say -
"It ain't no need to hate on it, cause we ain't tryin to offend"
Cali Agents — How the West Was One
Words that rhyme with offend
Usage tips for "offend"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does offend mean?
- cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me" act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise" strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends" hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
- What part of speech is offend?
- Offend is a verb.
- How many definitions does offend have?
- Offend has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).