Definition
- (verb) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult. “Your accusations offend me deeply.”
- (verb) To feel or become offended; to take insult. “Don't worry. I don't offend easily.”
- (verb) To physically harm, pain. “Strong light offends the eye.”
- (verb) To annoy, cause discomfort or resent. “Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience”
- (verb) To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
- (verb) To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
- (verb) To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
- (noun) The act of committing an offence.
- (adjective) Responsible; to be blamed. “Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed.”
Word stats
- Offending contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Offending mean?
To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
How many letters are in Offending?
Offending has 9 letters.
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