offend
/əˈfɛnd/
verb
- To cause someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by something said or done.
- His rude behavior offended everyone at the dinner table.
- I didn't mean to offend you with my comment about your haircut.
- She was deeply offended when he forgot her birthday.
- To commit a crime or violate a law or rule.
- He offended by driving without a license.
- If you offend again, the judge may send you to prison.
- The company offended against safety regulations and was fined.
- To be displeasing or disagreeable to the senses or feelings.
- The bright colors offended her eyes.
- The smell of rotten eggs offended everyone in the room.
- His loud voice offends my ears.