offend
uh fend
- v cause to feel resentment or indignation
Her tactless remark offended me - v act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
offend all laws of humanity - v strike with disgust or revulsion
- v hurt the feelings of
- Members of Congress love biofuels too, not only because so many dream about future Iowa caucuses but also because so few want to offend the farm lobby, the most powerful force .
- The Vatican said the Pope did not intend the remarks which he made during a speech in Germany on Tuesday to offend anyone.
- He does offend some people's sensibilities, but the youth of today are offended if they're not offended.