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Definition of offending - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
provoking reactioncausing anger, displeasure, or resentment
- The offending remark made everyone uncomfortable.
2.
problematiccausing a problem needing attention
- The offending article was removed from the website.
3.
illegalTECH. breaking a law or ruleTECH.
- The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone.
Noun
1.
causing displeasureact of causing anger, displeasure, or resentment
- The offending at the party led to several complaints..
2.
legalTECH. act of committing an offense or crimeTECH.
- The judge discussed the offending in detail.
Origin of offending
Latin, offendere (to strike against)
Terms with offending included in their meaning
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social skill
skill in dealing with people without offending them
cautious speaking
speak indirectly to avoid offending someone
sensitivity
sensitive to language to avoid offending marginalized groups
caution
act very carefully to avoid offending someone
diplomacy
tactful reply to avoid offending
communication
consideration to avoid offending others
careful speech
speak carefully to avoid trouble or offending others
social issues
attitude of not caring about offending disadvantaged groups
mild oath
express surprise or strong feeling without offending others
modification
change to avoid offending marginalized groups
social sensitivity
use of language to avoid offending marginalized groups
moral offense
offending moral sensibilities
social behavior
the act of shocking or offending people
public reaction
quality of causing public outrage or offending morals
social
offending against accepted norms
Examples of offending in a sentence
Her offending behavior led to a formal complaint. The offending passage was edited out of the book. We need to address the offending issues immediately. The offending party was fined for the violation. Offending items were removed from the store shelves. The offending in his speech was evident to everyone.
Her offending caused a rift in their friendship. The lawyer presented evidence of the offending. Community service was part of his punishment for the offending.
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- French:offensant, offense, ...
- German:beleidigend, Beleidigung, ...
- Italian:offensivo, offesa, ...
- Spanish:ofensivo, ofensa, ...
- Portuguese:ofensivo, ofensa, ...
- Chinese:冒犯的, 冒犯, ...
- Japanese:侮辱的な, 侮辱, ...
- Arabic:مسيء, الإِساءَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוֹמֵם, הַעֲלָבָה, ...
- Russian:оскорбительный, оскорбление, ...
- Ukrainian:образливий, образа, ...
- Hindi:आपत्तिजनक, अपमान, ...
Definition of offend - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotiontr. make someone feel hurt or angrytr.
- He did not mean to offend his friend.
2.
lawbreakingintr. break a law or moral ruleintr.
- He didn't intend to offend against the regulations.
Origin of offend
Latin, offendere (to strike against)
Examples of offend in a sentence
Her words might offend some listeners. Anyone who offends against the code may be suspended. The company was fined for offending against safety laws.
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- French:blesser, enfreindre, ...
- German:verletzen, verstoßen, ...
- Italian:offendere, violare, ...
- Spanish:ofender, infringir, ...
- Portuguese:ofender, infringir, ...
- Chinese:冒犯, 违反, ...
- Japanese:傷つける, 違反する, ...
- Arabic:أهانَ, خالَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְגֹועַ, לַעֲבוֹר עַל, ...
- Russian:обидеть, нарушать, ...
- Ukrainian:образити, порушувати, ...
- Hindi:आहत करना, उल्लंघन करना, ...
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