offends
word · lemma: offend
Definition
To upset or hurt someone’s feelings, often by saying or doing something rude or disrespectful.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral; 'offend' often appears in negative statements ('Sorry if this offends you'). Common with 'deeply', 'easily', and in the phrase 'no offense'. Sometimes confused with 'insult' (which is stronger and more direct).
Spanish: ofendePortuguese (BR): ofendePortuguese (PT): ofendeChinese (Simplified): 冒犯Chinese (Traditional): 冒犯Hindi: अपमान करता हैArabic: يُهينBengali: অবমাননা করে - কষ্ট দেয়Russian: оскорбляет - обижаетJapanese: 傷つける - 気分を害するVietnamese: xúc phạm - làm phật lòngKorean: 기분을 상하게 하다 - 불쾌하게 하다Turkish: gücendirir - kırarUrdu: دِل دُکھاتا ہے - ناراض کرتا ہےIndonesian: menyinggung - melukai perasaan
Example Sentences
Sometimes what you say offends others without you knowing.
basic
She never offends anyone; she is always polite.
basic
If it offends you, just tell me and I'll stop.
natural
The new rule offends some employees, but others don't mind.
natural
He sometimes offends without realizing it because of cultural differences.
natural
He offends people with his rude jokes.
basic