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

O'Farrell called them out for "implying my dad is a terrorist bomber. It was a strange moment. Everybody was slightly offended by my fury".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“I would have been offended if they hadn’t asked me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

In one sentence he offended both the U.S. and Japan.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Tristran put down his wooden cup of tea, and stood up, offended.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman