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