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Vocabulary Entry
offend
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To cause someone to feel upset or annoyed.
Example Sentences
"His remarks might offend some people."
"She didn't mean to offend anyone with her comments."
"It's easy to offend someone if you're not careful with your words."
N
noun
An act of causing someone to feel hurt or angry.
Example Sentences
"His insensitive joke was an offense to many in the audience."
"She took his criticism as a personal offense."
"The offense committed was unintentional but still hurtful."