1
as in trespassed
to commit an offense
since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly
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2
as in insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal
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3
as in violated
to fail to keep
offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code
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Recent Examples of offended
Someone else could disagree, get offended or think less of you depending on how an exchange goes.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Perhaps not offended enough by their bulletin board material offerings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
There are several notable contenders, none of whom should feel offended by finding their way onto this list.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Some years, Mariella is too busy touring the world to stay in regular touch, and everyone gets a little offended.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
President Dwight Eisenhower was completely opposed as well as offended by the lack of consultation.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Closer Devin Williams seemed almost offended that he was asked about the management of the third-year skipper.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
However we are deeply offended by this and have no other choice but to condemn it wholeheartedly and ask for a public apology to the Christian brethren who have been deeply upset by this depiction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Stevenson knows some people will be offended by such gender stereotyping.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Perhaps not offended enough by their bulletin board material offerings.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
There are several notable contenders, none of whom should feel offended by finding their way onto this list.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Some years, Mariella is too busy touring the world to stay in regular touch, and everyone gets a little offended.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
President Dwight Eisenhower was completely opposed as well as offended by the lack of consultation.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Closer Devin Williams seemed almost offended that he was asked about the management of the third-year skipper.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
However we are deeply offended by this and have no other choice but to condemn it wholeheartedly and ask for a public apology to the Christian brethren who have been deeply upset by this depiction.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Stevenson knows some people will be offended by such gender stereotyping.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offended
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This was a horrible and preventable tragedy that has affected many due to the actions of one person who apparently trespassed at an airport and lost their life as a result.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Emory claimed that day that those arrested were outsiders who trespassed on school property.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And along those same lines, Gobert shouldn’t be insulted that Wembanyama probably is looking more forward to the possibility going shot-for-shot with Anthony Edwards in this series.—
Mike Finger,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 May 2026
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Haulcy plays like somebody insulted his family before kickoff.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Virginia Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Friday that Democrats in the state legislature violated the Virginia Constitution when sending the referendum to voters.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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What boundary is being violated?—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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But they were felled by poor shooting Friday, making just 35% overall and were particularly bad from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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But before he was felled at age 68 by a heart attack, Joiner had shared what was in the briefcase with the lead Louisiana State Police investigator on the case, Stefan Montgomery, Joiner's son and the LSP confirmed.—
Stephanie Gosk,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the video, which came out three weeks ago, has outraged many of the business class.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Orlando was right to be outraged.—
Jesse Plunkett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Emma Bailey Leary, who manages events for Bart’s Books, the town’s storied outdoor bookshop, wandered in wearing head-to-toe fuchsia.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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So when Jaden Smith wandered over to sign autographs, Huang handed the reel to him instead.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offended. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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