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offend

/ə'fɛnd/

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verb
hurt the feelings of
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bruise hurt injure spite wound

type of:
elicit enkindle evoke fire provoke raise arouse kindle
verb
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
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"offend all laws of humanity"

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breach break go against infract transgress violate

type of:
disrespect
verb
strike with disgust or revulsion
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appal appall outrage scandalise scandalize shock

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churn up revolt nauseate disgust sicken
verb
cause to feel resentment or indignation
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"Her tactless remark offended me"

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pique

type of:
anger

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