offend

verb

1. 1

   cause to feel resentment or indignation

   Her tactless remark offended me

2. 2

   hurt the feelings of

   She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests

   This remark really bruised my ego

3. 3

   strike with disgust or revulsion

   The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends

4. 4

   act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

   offend all laws of humanity

   violate the basic laws or human civilization