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Definition of: offend
(ə·fend′) v.t.
1. To give displeasure or offense to; displease; affront; anger.
2. To affect (the taste, eyes, etc.) with displeasure.
3. Obs. To transgress or violate.
—v.i.
4. To give displeasure or offense; be offensive.
5. To commit an offense or crime; sin. See synonyms under AFFRONT, PIQUE1. [<OF offendre strike against <L offendere <ob- against + fendere hit, thrust]
—of·fend′er noun
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