What is the meaning of offend?

verb

  • Cause to feel resentment or indignation.
    • usage: "Her tactless remark offended me"
  • Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises.
    • usage: "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
  • Strike with disgust or revulsion.
    • usage: "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
  • Hurt the feelings of.
    • usage: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
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