offend

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A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by a remark or action.

1. Cause displeasure or hurt feelingsB1formal

   To cause someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by something said or done.

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   • His rude comments offended many people at the party.
   • She didn't mean to offend anyone with her joke.
   • I hope I haven't offended you by my directness.

   Synonymeaffrontangerdispleasehurtinsultpiqueprovokeresentupsetvex

   Antonymeappeasecomfortdelightgratifypleasesatisfysoothe

2. Violate a rule or standardB2formal

   To break a law, rule, or moral standard.

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   • The company offended against safety regulations.
   • He offended the code of conduct by lying under oath.
   • Their actions offended the principles of justice.

   Synonymebreachbreakcontravenedefydisobeyinfringetransgressviolate

   Antonymecomplyconformobeyrespect