OFFENDS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

offends

verb

Definition of offends next

present tense third-person singular of offend

as in falls

to commit an offense since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly

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as in insults

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal

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as in violates

to fail to keep offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code

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He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.

Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024

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