offend

ɒˈfɛnd
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Translation of offend from English into Dutch

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Verb

1.

emotion

tr.
make someone feel hurt or angry
tr.
  • He did not mean to offend his friend.Hij wilde zijn vriend niet beledigen.
2.

lawbreaking

intr.
break a law or moral rule
intr.
  • He didn't intend to offend against the regulations.Hij was niet van plan de voorschriften te overtreden.
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Synonyms and analogies of offend in English

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.

Translations of "offend" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
beledigenv.

The habitual use of strong language can offend people in formal settings.

Het veelvuldig gebruik van grove taal kan mensen beledigen in formele situaties.

kwetsenv.

In emails, avoid using abusive phrases that offend recipients.

Vermijd in e-mails grof taalgebruik dat de ontvangers kan kwetsen.

ergerenv.

She... She didn't realize... that it would offend anyone.

Ze - ze realiseerde niet dat - dat het iemand zou ergeren.

krenkenv.

The last thing I wish to do is offend you.

Het laatste wat ik wou is u krenken.

overtredenv.

I repeat, I will offend again.

Ik herhaal, ik zal opnieuw overtreden.

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Other translations for offend:

  • irriterenv.
  • aanstoot nemenv.

offend: Examples and translations in context

Many people struggle with the desire to take revenge on those who offend them.

Veel mensen worstelen met de drang om wraak te nemen op degenen die hen beledigen.

Watch that loose tongue of yours, or you'll offend someone at this party.

Let op die losse tong van jou, anders beledig je iemand op dit feestje.

Speaking flippantly in court might offend the judge and harm your case.

Te luchtig praten in de rechtszaal kan de rechter beledigen en je zaak schaden.

I am truly very sorry if I offend you, ma'am.

Het spijt me echt als ik u heb beledigd, mevrouw.

Plus, I offend everyone around me and spoil the mood...

En ik beledig iedereen om me heen en verpest de sfeer...

The manager warned the team not to pass remarks that could offend customers.

De manager waarschuwde het team geen opmerkingen te maken die klanten zouden kunnen beledigen.

The comedian played to the audience, avoiding risky jokes that might offend.

De cabaretier praatte het publiek naar de mond en vermeed riskante grappen die konden beledigen.

The fruits reaped, when you offend a man beyond our station.

De vruchten geoogst, als je een man boven je stand beledigt.

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