Offend
/əˈfɛnd/noun
To cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or angry.
Did you know?The roots of 'offend' trace back to a time when physical strikes were often seen as spiritual transgressions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
offendere
“to strike against, injure, or hurt.”
Old French
Old French
offendre
“to harm or violate.”
Middle English
Middle English
offenden
“to transgress or cause distress.”
Modern English
English
offend
“to cause resentment or anger.”