offend
word
/əˈfɛnd/
uh-FEND
/əfˈɛnd/
uh-FEND
Definition
To make someone feel upset, hurt, or insulted by what you say or do.
Usage & Nuances
'Offend' can be used formally or informally. Common phrases: 'offend someone', 'easily offended', 'no offense'. It usually describes a negative emotional reaction, not physical harm. Don't confuse with 'defend' or 'offer'.
Spanish: ofenderPortuguese (BR): ofenderPortuguese (PT): ofenderChinese (Simplified): 冒犯 - 得罪Chinese (Traditional): 冒犯 - 得罪Hindi: आहत करना - नाराज करनाArabic: يُسيء - يُهينBengali: অপমান করা - আহত করা (মনে)Russian: обидеть - оскорбитьJapanese: 気分を悪くさせる - 侮辱するVietnamese: xúc phạm - làm phật ýKorean: 기분을 상하게 하다 - 불쾌하게 하다Turkish: güçlendirmek - kırmak (duygusal anlamda)Urdu: دل آزاری کرنا - ناراض کرناIndonesian: menyinggung - menghina
Example Sentences
I didn't mean to offend you.
basic
Some jokes can offend people.
basic
He was offended by her comment.
basic
Sorry if I offended anyone with my remarks.
natural
Some people get offended very easily.
natural
No offense, but I think you’re wrong.
natural