offending

• Beschreibt etwas, das Anstoß erregt, Ärger, Zorn oder Beleidigung hervorruft; oft für eine konkrete Sache, die ein Problem verursacht oder eine negative Reaktion auslöst.

Describes something that causes displeasure, anger, or resentment; often used to refer to the specific thing that is causing a problem or negative reaction.

1. Breaking a law or ruleB2formal

   Acting in a way that violates a law, regulation, or accepted standard.

   Gegen ein Gesetz oder eine Regel verstoßend

   • The offending driver was issued a ticket for speeding.
   • The company was fined for its offending practices.
   • The offending player was suspended from the game.

   Synonymecriminalculpabledelinquentguilty

   Antonymecompliantinnocentlawfullegalobservant

• Verb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem Gefühle von Kränkung, Ärger oder Empörung hervorzurufen, meist durch eine Äußerung oder Handlung.

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.

   Beleidigen

   • 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.

   Verstoßen

   • 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