Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ofender
verb
/oˈfender/
Definition
to offend or insult someone
Examples
- His comments were meant to be humorous, but they ended up offending many people.
- It’s easy to offend someone without realizing it.
- She didn’t mean to offend you; it was just a misunderstanding.
Meaning
To cause someone to feel hurt, annoyed, or upset by something one says or does.
Synonyms
- hurt
- insult
- displease
- upset
- irritate