offended

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Turkey on Tuesday expressed alarm over a weekend gig by Kanye West in Istanbul attended by nearly 120,000 fans, saying it included elements that offended its spiritual sensitivities.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"I almost get offended when people are accusing that because of the way the players have prepared for the game and the way they left the changing room," he said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“There’s always going to be people offended by something we do, and we really don’t care,” Mike said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

And then he must profusely deny his discomfort when Jay gravely says, “I’ve offended you,” and loftily—but also threateningly?—adds,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Fortunately Zeus was not offended, because the two were pious, faithful worshipers of the gods.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton