Definition of offend

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• offend is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• offend is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• offend is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of offend

• hurt the feelings of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. bruise
  2. hurt
  3. injure
  4. spite
  5. wound
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises (verb)

  Examples

  1. offend all laws of humanity

  Synonyms

  1. breach
  2. break
  3. go against
  4. infract
  5. transgress
  6. violate
• strike with disgust or revulsion (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. appal
  2. appall
  3. outrage
  4. scandalise
  5. scandalize
  6. shock
• cause to feel resentment or indignation (verb)

  Examples

  1. Her tactless remark offended me

  Synonyms

  1. pique

See definition of offend in Merriam Webster