offend
Translation
to offend, to insult, to upset
Examples
His rude comments offended many people.
His rude comments offended many people.
This smell offends the senses.
This smell offends the senses.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) feel upset or angry His comments might offend some people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insult, upset, displease; Antonyms: please, compliment
Etymology
From Latin 'offendere' (to strike against), from 'of-' (against) + 'fendere' (to strike).
Memory Tips
To 'offend' is to 'strike against' someone's feelings or a law.