OFFEND

vt to oppose or obstruct in duty; to cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

2. offend ·vt to displease; to make angry; to affront.

3. offend ·vt to strike against; to attack; to assail.

4. offend ·vt to transgress; to violate; to sin against.

5. offend ·vt to be offensive to; to harm; to pain; to annoy; as, strong light offends the eye; to offend the conscience.