offend
off
ˈɑf
aaf
end
ɛnd
end
British pronunciation
/əfˈɛnd/

Definizione e significato di "offend"in inglese

to offend
01

offendere

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.
Transitive: to offend sb
to offend definition and meaning
example
Esempi
His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment.
Le sue osservazioni sprezzanti sui suoi successi l'hanno offesa e hanno suscitato risentimento.
02

offendere, ferire

to feel hurt, insulted, or displeased by someone's words, actions, or behavior
Intransitive
example
Esempi
They offended when their cultural traditions were ridiculed.
Si offesero quando le loro tradizioni culturali furono ridicolizzate.
03

offendere, disturbare

to cause difficulty, discomfort, or pain
Transitive: to offend someone or their senses
example
Esempi
The pungent odor of the cleaning chemicals offended her.
L'odore pungente dei prodotti per la pulizia l'ha offesa.
04

violare, infrangere

to go against established norms or principles
Transitive: to offend norms or principles
example
Esempi
Discriminating against employees based on race offends equal employment opportunity laws.
Discriminare i dipendenti in base alla razza viola le leggi sulla parità di opportunità di lavoro.
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