offend
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Definitions
Verb
cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
Verb
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
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strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
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hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
Synonyms
appal
appall
breach
break
bruise
go against
hurt
infract
injure
outrage
pique
scandalise
scandalize
shock
spite
transgress
violate
wound