offend
/əˈfɛnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: offends · offending · offended
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
Verb
Examples
Your accusations offend me deeply.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To feel or become offended; to take insult.
Verb
Examples
Don't worry. I don't offend easily.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “offend” mean?
To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
Is “offend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.