ofender

Senses

1. 1.

   to offend, to insult

   to hurt someone's feelings or cause displeasure through words or actions

2. 2.

   to violate, to break

   to transgress or infringe a law, rule, or principle

Examples

• "No quería ofender a nadie con mis comentarios."

  I didn't want to offend anyone with my comments.

• "Esa actitud ofende mis valores personales."

  That attitude violates my personal values.

• "Se sintió ofendido por lo que le dijeron."

  He felt offended by what they told him.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used reflexively as "ofenderse" (to take offense). The past participle "ofendido" is frequently used as an adjective meaning "offended" or "insulted."