offend

ɒˈfɛnd
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Translation of offend into German

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Verb

1.

emotion

tr.
make someone feel hurt or angry
tr.
  • He did not mean to offend his friend.Er wollte seinen Freund nicht verletzen.
2.

lawbreaking

intr.
break a law or moral rule
intr.
verstoßen zuwiderhandeln
  • He didn't intend to offend against the regulations.Er hatte nicht die Absicht, gegen die Vorschriften zu verstoßen.
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Synonyms and analogies of offend in English

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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
beleidigenv.

He chose his words carefully in order that he wouldn't offend anyone.

Er wählte seine Worte sorgfältig, um niemanden zu beleidigen.

verletzenv.

Use your noggin before you speak, or you might offend someone again.

Benutz den Kopf, bevor du redest, sonst könntest du wieder jemanden verletzen.

kränkenv.

Sometimes people don't realize how easily they can offend those around them.

Manchmal merken Menschen nicht, wie leicht sie andere um sich herum kränken können.

verstoßenv.

The same also applies to all contributions, which offend against valid law.

Dasselbe gilt auch für alle Beiträge, die gegen geltendes Recht verstoßen.

verärgernv.

He worries that he might talk out of turn and offend his boss.

Er fürchtet, dass er ungefragt das Wort ergreifen und seinen Chef verärgern könnte.

angreifenv.

Don't tell jokes that might offend him.

Erzähle keine Witze, die ihn angreifen könnten.

aneckenv.

Just do not offend or annoy the "US friend".

Bloß nicht anecken oder den „US-Freund" verärgern.

vor den Kopf stoßenv.

Her choice of words can easily offend those from different backgrounds.

Ihre Wortwahl kann Menschen mit unterschiedlichem Hintergrund leicht vor den Kopf stoßen.

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Other translations for offend:

  • beleidigend seinv.
  • verstoßen gegenv.
  • unrecht tunv.

offend: Examples and translations in context

You'd better button your mouth before you offend someone at this party.

Du hältst besser den Mund, bevor du auf dieser Party jemanden beleidigst.

He found it hard to pin down a response that wouldn't offend anyone.

Er fand es schwer, eine Antwort zu finden, die niemanden beleidigen würde.

If you don't mind your manners, you might offend our elderly neighbors.

Wenn du dich nicht benimmst, könntest du unsere älteren Nachbarn beleidigen.

His sarcasm can offend those who do not share his sense of humor.

Sein Sarkasmus kann diejenigen beleidigen, die seinen Humor nicht teilen.

Inappropriate jokes are often impertinent and can offend sensitive listeners.

Unpassende Witze sind oft deplatziert und können empfindliche Zuhörer beleidigen.

Mind your manners, or you might offend someone without meaning to.

Benimm dich anständig, sonst könntest du jemanden unbeabsichtigt beleidigen.

We held our noses and ate the soup, so we wouldn't offend grandma.

Wir bissen in den sauren Apfel und aßen die Suppe, um Oma nicht zu beleidigen.

He made a joke in a low voice, fearing it might offend someone.

Er machte leise einen Witz, aus Angst, jemanden zu beleidigen.

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