Meaning
To make someone upset or angry by being rude or saying something unkind.
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Word origin
From Latin offendere, meaning to strike against.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- offendere
- English cognates
- offence, defend
Grammar
Examples
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People say this to apologise after saying something unkind.
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To "offend" someone is to upset them with words or actions.
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To "be offended" is to feel hurt by what someone did or said.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 8: offend, softly, slam and 7 more words.