of·fend 
/əˈfɛnd/ verb
of·fends; of·fend·ed; of·fend·ing /əˈfɛnd/ verb 1 : to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done [+ obj] ▪ His comments about minority groups offended many of us. ▪ She had carefully worded her comments so as not to offend anyone. ▪ It offends me that you would make such a remark. ▪ Don't worry. I wasn't offended. ▪ I felt a little offended by their lack of respect. ▪ Some people are offended by the song's lyrics. ▪ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. [no obj] ▪ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend. 2 [+ obj] : to be unpleasant to (someone or something)
▪ The billboard offends the eye. [=the billboard is not attractive] 3 [no obj] formal : to do wrong : to be against what people believe is acceptable or proper — often + against ▪ Her actions offended against our sensibilities. 4 [no obj] formal : to commit a crime
▪ Is he likely to offend again after his release from prison?
▪ The billboard offends the eye. [=the billboard is not attractive]
▪ Is he likely to offend again after his release from prison?
