Simple meaning
What does Offend mean?
Offend means to hurt someone's feelings.
Dictionary definition
To offend means to upset or hurt someone's feelings by words or actions.
Example sentences
Offend in a sentence
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In class, we learned what offend means.
medium
The story used offend to show how characters handled conflict.
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Using offend in my writing helped explain social tension and resolution more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Offend
upsetRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
insultRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
hurtRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
supportiveHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
kindHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Offend word family
Base word
offend
verb
offend
Base form.
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What does offend mean?
OFFEND means offend means to hurt someone's feelings.
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