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offend

/əˈfɛnd/
verb
  1. To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

    "Your accusations offend me deeply."

  2. To feel or become offended; to take insult.

    "Don't worry. I don't offend easily."

  3. To physically harm, pain.

    "Strong light offends the eye."

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