offend

gücendirmek

To cause someone to feel hurt, upset, or annoyed by something said or done.

• I didn't mean to offend you with my comment.
• His jokes often offend people.
• She's easily offended by criticism.
• Anthropologists must exercise caution when studying indigenous communities to avoid research practices that might offend cultural traditions.
• The editorial board decided to reject the article because its sweeping generalizations could offend entire demographic groups.
• International negotiations require diplomatic skill to express disagreement without using language that might offend participating nations.

Eş anlamlılar: insult, upset, hurt, affront, displease

Zıt anlamlılar: please, compliment, flatter, delight

suç işlemek

To commit an illegal or harmful act; to break a law or rule.

• Those who offend will be prosecuted.
• He offended against the rules of the club.

Eş anlamlılar: transgress, violate, sin

Zıt anlamlılar: obey, comply