Understanding "Offend": Definition, Examples, and Consequences

"Offend" is a verb that means to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or hurt by something you say or do. It can also mean to violate or disobey someone's rules or expectations.

Here are some example sentences using "offend":

1. Her words offended many people in the audience.
2. He was afraid that his joke might offend someone, so he decided not to tell it.
3. The company's actions offended many customers and lost them business.
4. The politician's comments were seen as offensive by many people.
5. She was offended by the way he spoke to her, so she left the room.

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