1
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal
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3
as in to violate
to fail to keep
offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code
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Recent Examples of offend
So when people call me Zac’s brother, I don’t get offended at all.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The school’s lawyers said most reports don’t identify an offending individual.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But before that clarification, Ruedas felt offended.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Zoe Saldaña has issued an apology to Mexicans who were offended by the Emilia Pérez film.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The school’s lawyers said most reports don’t identify an offending individual.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
But before that clarification, Ruedas felt offended.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2025
Zoe Saldaña has issued an apology to Mexicans who were offended by the Emilia Pérez film.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offend
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The Federal Railroad Administration monitors trespassing incidents, injuries and deaths related to tracks and trains.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the protest, his property was trespassed and defaced with bloody handprints left on his garage door.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mental health is better than ever – haven't missed being abused by angry bots or insulted by toxic trolls.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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We have been insulted on multiple occasions by senior members of the administration.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Without a life rights agreement, storytellers will need to take greater care that nothing in the work defames the subject or violates their privacy, among other things.—
Legal Entertainment,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The order violates core constitutional rights, including the rights to free speech and due process.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Gas prices continued to fall throughout the nation on Tuesday, bringing financial relief to people in the country as consumer prices rise in other areas.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gave senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gives senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Elderly residents wandered off without supervision, medications weren’t properly administered, and emergency pull cords in some bedrooms didn’t work, the state alleged.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can wander over 50 acres of natural beauty, including an interactive area for children, a wetland garden featuring native species, and a dedicated space housing over 1,500 roses.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Offend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offend. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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