verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of offend form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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disgustgive offensehurtpiquescandalizeshock

Example

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"The way tourists dress offends the local standard of propriety."

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