offend

/əˈfɛnd/

verb

  1. 1

    To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

    Your accusations offend me deeply.
  2. 2

    To feel or become offended; to take insult.

    Don't worry. I don't offend easily.
  3. 3

    To physically harm, pain.

    Strong light offends the eye.
  4. 4

    To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.

    Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience
  5. 5

    To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

  6. 6

    To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

  7. 7

    To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

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