OFFEND Meaning and
Definition
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Offend is a verb that refers to the act of causing someone to feel hurt, upset, or angry by one's actions, words, or behavior. It involves doing something that is perceived as disrespectful, insulting, or inappropriate. When an individual offends another person, they have transgressed accepted standards, values, or beliefs and have violated their sensibilities or principles.
Offending can take various forms, such as making offensive remarks or jokes that demean or discriminate against others based on their race, gender, religion, or any other characteristic. It can also involve behaving in a way that infringes on someone's personal boundaries or violates social norms. Offense can be unintentional, resulting from a lack of awareness or sensitivity, or it can be deliberate, when someone purposely seeks to provoke or upset others.
The impact of offense can vary greatly depending on the individual and the context. What may be offensive to one person might not be seen as offensive to another. Offense often causes emotional distress, leading to feelings of anger, sadness, or humiliation in those who are affected. It can strain relationships, provoke conflicts, and erode trust between individuals or communities.
In summary, to offend means to cause someone to feel hurt, upset, or angry as a result of one's actions or words, typically by violating social norms, standards, or personal beliefs.
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To pain; to annoy; to displease; to affront; to sin; to cause dislike or anger; to commit transgression.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of OFFEND
The word "offend" originated from the Latin word "offendere", which is a combination of two parts: "ob" meaning "against" and "fendere" meaning "to strike" or "to hit". This Latin root gives "offendere" the basic meaning of "to strike against", which later evolved to also include the idea of hurting or upsetting someone's feelings or sensibilities. Over time, the word made its way through Old French and Middle English, and ultimately became the word "offend" in the English language.
Idioms with the word OFFEND
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offend against
The idiom "offend against" means to violate or transgress a law, moral code, or accepted social norm. It refers to engaging in actions that are considered morally wrong or offensive to others.
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offend against sm or sth
The idiom "offend against someone or something" means to act in a way that breaks or violates a moral, social, or legal code, causing harm or displeasure to someone or something. It refers to any action or behavior that infringes upon a person's rights, values, beliefs, or standards, thereby causing offense or upsetting someone.
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offend sm with sth
To "offend someone with something" means to cause someone to feel upset, insulted, or hurt by something you say or do. It refers to an action or statement that goes against their beliefs, values, or sensitivities, leading to feelings of displeasure or dissatisfaction.
Similar spelling words for OFFEND
Conjugate verb Offend
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