offend

🇬🇧 UK/ә'fend/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To hurt someone's feelings or make them angry; to violate a law or rule.

冒犯;触怒;违反(法律或规则)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ofout of, former
+
fendstem
=offend

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her careless words offend many people in the community.

  • 2.

    It's easy to offend someone when you don't consider their feelings.

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