English / word
offend
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to cause someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done
In context
01
He apologized sincerely if his harsh words had offended anyone.
02
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
Synonyms
insult,hurt,upset
Antonyms
please,delight,praise
Collocations
offend deeply,offend someone,deeply offend
Verb forms
Past: offended · Past participle: offended · -ing: offending