1. to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or hurt by something said or done
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘offend’
2. to be unpleasant or disagreeable to someone’s senses or feelings
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘offend’
3. to commit a crime or break a law
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘offend’; formal

Examples

• His rude comment offends many people.
• The smell from the garbage offends her sensitive nose.
• She never offends anyone with her polite behavior.
• The loud music offends the neighbors.
• He frequently offends against traffic laws.
• The graffiti offends the community’s sense of pride.
• Her harsh criticism offends his feelings.