offend

fiil B2

kırmak, incitmek, gücendirmek B1

to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful

The joke offended several people in the audience.

She didn't mean to offend anyone with her remarks.
His careless words offended the entire committee during the debate.
The politician's statement offended many voters, sparking protests across the city.
When the author used culturally insensitive language, it offended readers worldwide.

offend the sensibilities · hassasiyetleri rahatsız etmek The film's graphic scenes offended the sensibilities of many viewers.
offend sb by doing sth She offended him by arriving late to the meeting.
be offended by sth He was offended by the criticism.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

daha basit: hurt

suç işlemek, yasa dışı bir eylemde bulunmak B2

to violate a law, rule, or moral principle

Anyone who offends will have to pay a fine.

She offended the university's code of conduct by plagiarizing her essay.
His illegal download offended copyright regulations, leading to a lawsuit.
The corporation's waste disposal practices offended environmental protection statutes, causing a major scandal.
When the journalist published classified documents, he offended national security laws and faced severe penalties.

offend the law · hukuku ihlal etmek He was arrested after he offended the law by driving without a license.
offend regulations · yönetmeliklere aykırı olmak The company was fined for offending environmental regulations.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: violate

daha basit: break

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