Looking for the meaning of the word OFFEND in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OFFEND with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Offend
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French offendre, from Latin offendere ‘strike against’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfɛnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful
Short Definition:cause to feel upset or annoyed
Examples:- 17 per cent of viewers said they had been offended by bad language
Definition:
commit an illegal act
Short Definition:commit illegal act
Examples:- a small hard core of young criminals who offend again and again
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