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