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冒犯 — meaning in English

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English meaning

miff noun (informal) A minor disagreement or squabble.
offend verb To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.

Senses

冒犯 is used for these senses in English:

miff (intransitive) To become slightly offended.
offend (transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

miff — full definition

noun (informal) A minor disagreement or squabble.
noun (informal) A feeling of being annoyed or upset.

offend — full definition

verb To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
verb To break a law or moral rule.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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