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offends

The correct spelling is offends.

How to pronounce offends

verb

Say it like: Off-end-s

The correct spelling is offends. To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult. For example: "Your accusations offend me deeply."

Usage Examples

Your accusations offend me deeply.

Don't worry. I don't offend easily.

Strong light offends the eye.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
  2. 2.To feel or become offended; to take insult.
  3. 3.To physically harm, pain.
  4. 4.To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
  5. 5.To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

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