To offend means to make someone feel bad or angry because of what you say or do. It often happens when words or actions hurt feelings.
I did not mean to offend you with my words.
She was offended by the rude comment.
To offend can mean to break a law or a rule. This use is more formal and legal. It means doing something that you should not do.
He offended against the school rules yesterday.
They offended the law by speeding.
To offend can also mean to hurt or bother parts of your body or mind. It means something causes discomfort or pain to a sense or feeling.
The strong light offended his tired eyes.
Loud music offended my hearing after the show.
Offend can mean to do something wrong in religion or morality. This means breaking important religious or moral laws or beliefs.
He offended by breaking the sacred law.
She did not want to offend her religion.
To offend means to make someone feel uncomfortable or annoyed by something unpleasant. It is less strong than insulting but still negative.
The loud noise offended the neighbors.
His smell offended many people in the room.
