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offend

UK
/əˈfɛnd/
US
/əˈfɛnd/

Translations

offendverb
offended
Past Simple
offended
Past Participle
offending
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɛnd/
US
/əˈfɛnd/
enfreindreDans un contexte juridique ou réglementaire.
He was careful not to offend against the regulations set by the company.
Il a pris soin de ne pas enfreindre les règlements fixés par l’entreprise.
His rude comments were sure to offend many people at the meeting.
Ses remarques grossières allaient sûrement offenser beaucoup de personnes à la réunion.
Additional translations
incommoderPour une sensation désagréable, notamment une odeur ou un effet physique.
heurterSurtout dans un registre abstrait ou atténué ; peut rendre l’idée de blesser les sentiments ou de choquer.
Synonyms
insult
hurt
displease
irritate
anger
vex
disturb
upset
Antonyms
please
satisfy

Definitions

offendverb
To cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.
His rude comments were sure to offend many people at the meeting.
To commit an illegal act or break a rule.
He was careful not to offend against the regulations set by the company.
To be unpleasant or distasteful to the senses; to disgust or affront.
The foul odor from the garbage offended her nostrils.
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