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ofender

[oh-fen-DEHR]
verb
to offend
1. to cause displeasure, annoyance, or resentment to someone
His rude comments offended many people.
Seus comentários rudes ofenderam muitas pessoas.
2. to violate or go against moral standards, decency, or propriety
The violent imagery offended public decency.
A imagerie violenta ofendeu a decência pública.
3. to attack or assault
The army moved to offend the enemy position.
O exército se moveu para ofender a posição inimiga.
NYC Slang
dis, insult, hurt someone's feelings
Synonyms
insultarmagoardesagradarafrontaratacar
Antonyms
agradarcontentarsatisfazer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ofender
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ofender
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ofender sensibilidades
ofender a moral
ofender os ouvidos
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