1
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal
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3
as in to violate
to fail to keep
offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code
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Recent Examples of offend
And millennials are universally offended by any criticism.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
That doesn't make any, but like, people, people get offended by like it, by a lot of stuff.
—Outside Online, 18 June 2025
That outcome would be one that offends genuine common sense.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Still, the project might offend fans, especially since the affected films feature beloved martial arts performed by legendary actors, along with practical, old school stunts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 June 2025
That doesn't make any, but like, people, people get offended by like it, by a lot of stuff.
—Outside Online, 18 June 2025
That outcome would be one that offends genuine common sense.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Still, the project might offend fans, especially since the affected films feature beloved martial arts performed by legendary actors, along with practical, old school stunts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offend
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The teen was with a group of other young people who were trespassing on the Framingham/Worcester Line when the crash occurred, transit police told MassLive.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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This reclassification grants the Army's U.S. Northern Command expanded authority to enforce immigration laws, including the power to search and temporarily detain those who trespass in the new military zone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Heard believed someone behind him insulted him, leading to him shooting Betker Jr. multiple times, according to court documents.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Despite today’s political climate, insulting a predecessor while said predecessor sat right there on camera felt too cringy to me.—
Lubna Zeidan,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Earlier in the week, perhaps the most notable setback was a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that a cap on health care provider taxes, which is projected to save billions of dollars in federal Medicaid spending, violated the Senate’s Byrd Rule.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian had ruled that these provisions governing current student loan borrowers violated senate reconciliation rules.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Starbucks' same-store sales in China were flat in the first quarter this year after falling for four consecutive quarters .—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Notre Dame, with an offensive line that included three top-10 picks, roared back, falling 24-22 when its two-point conversion got stuffed with seven seconds remaining.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Californians should be outraged at such fragrant violations of the law, and of Californians’ right to privacy, by police agencies.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Trump has dismissed the idea that his calls for Newsom’s arrest have provided the governor with a political advantage by outraging Democrats, despite his own arrests helping him during last year’s election.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Read a book, breathe deeply or just let your mind wander.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The shelter added that Captain ended up at Bentonville after a woman found the dog wandering near a road while traveling in Missouri.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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“Offend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/offend. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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