LEARNit Dictionary
offend
verb
/əˈfend/
UK
/əˈfend/
US
B2
1
B2
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
رنجاندن, دلخور کردن
2
to seem unpleasant to somebody
رنجاندن, ناخوشایند بودن
The smell from the farm offended some people.
an ugly building that offends the eye
The show was careful not to
offend
local
sensibilities
.
3
to commit a crime or crimes
تخلف کردن, جرم انجام دادن, خلاف کردن, قانونشکنی کردن
He started offending at the age of 16.
What is the best way to stop someone who has offended from repeating the offence?
4
to be against what people believe is morally right
رنجاندن, آزردن
comments that offend against people’s religious beliefs
Viewers complained that the broadcast offended against good taste.