offending

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

ruОписывает то, что вызывает неудовольствие, гнев или обиду; часто используется для обозначения конкретной вещи, вызывающей проблему или негативную реакцию.esDescribe algo que causa desagrado, enojo u ofensa; a menudo se usa para señalar una cosa concreta que provoca un problema o una reacción negativa.frQualifie ce qui provoque du mécontentement, de la colère ou de l'offense ; souvent utilisé pour désigner une chose précise qui cause un problème ou une réaction négative.deBeschreibt etwas, das Anstoß erregt, Ärger, Zorn oder Beleidigung hervorruft; oft für eine konkrete Sache, die ein Problem verursacht oder eine negative Reaktion auslöst.ptDescreve o que causa desagrado, raiva ou ofensa; frequentemente usado para indicar a coisa específica que causa um problema ou provoca uma reação negativa.zh指引起不满、愤怒或冒犯的；常用来指造成问题或引发负面反应的具体事物。arصفة تصف ما يسبب الاستياء أو الغضب أو الإهانة أو ما يُشكّل مصدر مشكلة أو إزعاج.

1. Breaking a law or rule B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНарушающийesque infringe la ley o una normafren infractiondeGegen ein Gesetz oder eine Regel verstoßendptInfratorzh违法的arالمخالف للقانون

   Sinónimos: criminalculpabledelinquentguilty

   Antónimos: compliantinnocentlawfullegalobservant

• more offending comparative form
• most offending superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство обиды, гнева или негодования, обычно из-за замечания или поступка.esVerbo usado para denotar la acción de causar en alguien un sentimiento de ofensa, enojo o indignación, generalmente por un comentario o acto.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de blessure, de colère ou d'indignation, généralement à cause d'une remarque ou d'un acte.deVerb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem Gefühle von Kränkung, Ärger oder Empörung hervorzurufen, meist durch eine Äußerung oder Handlung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar a alguém um sentimento de mágoa, raiva ou indignação, geralmente por meio de um comentário ou ato.zh动词，指因言语或行为使他人感到不快、生气、受辱或愤怒，也可指触犯法律或规则。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إيذاء مشاعر شخص ما أو إغضابه أو إثارته، وغالبًا ما يحدث ذلك بسبب قول أو فعل.

1. Cause displeasure or hurt feelings B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбидетьesOfenderfroffenserdeBeleidigenptOfenderzh冒犯arأَساءَ إلى

   Sinónimos: affrontangerdispleasehurtinsultpiqueprovokeresentupsetvex

   Antónimos: appeasecomfortdelightgratifypleasesatisfysoothe

2. Violate a rule or standard B2 formal

   To break a law, rule, or moral standard.

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

   ruНарушитьesviolar una norma o estándarfrEnfreindre, violer une règle ou une normedeVerstoßenptViolarzh违反arخالف

   Sinónimos: breachbreakcontravenedefydisobeyinfringetransgressviolate

   Antónimos: complyconformobeyrespect

• offended past participle
• offended past simple
• offending present participle
• offends third person singular