Offending
/əˈfɛndɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Offending
verb
- To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
"Your accusations offend me deeply."
- To feel or become offended; to take insult.
"Don't worry. I don't offend easily."
- To physically harm, pain.
"Strong light offends the eye."
- To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
"Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience"
- To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
noun
- The act of committing an offence.
adjective
- Responsible; to be blamed.
"Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed."
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