offends

Example Sentences

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“And that offends people that aren’t from here.”

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

For many people, a lawn with leaves unblown or unraked offends their sensibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

"It was the wrong thing to do. It offends against their own customers' sense of fair play," he added.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

At the very least, that's not something that offends people.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

“The slightest air of disbelief offends it, naturally. How would you feel if people refused to believe in you?”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson