offend in German
offend in German is verletzen, ergern, beleidigen — offend means to hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
offend in German
verletzen
ergern
beleidigen
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
What does "offend" mean?
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verb To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
"His blunt comment offended several people at the table."
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verb To break a law or moral rule.
"The company's practices clearly offended against basic safety standards."
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offend in a sentence
- His blunt comment offended several people at the table.
- She didn't mean to offend anyone with her joke.
- The company's practices clearly offended against basic safety standards.
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What is "offend" in German?
"offend" in German is verletzen, ergern, beleidigen. offend means: To hurt someone's feelings or upset them, often unintentionally.
How do you use "offend" in a sentence?
Example: "His blunt comment offended several people at the table." In German, "offend" is verletzen, ergern, beleidigen.
Are there other ways to say "offend" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "offend": verletzen, ergern, beleidigen.
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