상대방의 기분을 상하게 하거나 감정을 해치다.
To cause someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done.
예문:
"I hope I haven't offended anyone with my remarks."
"She didn't mean to offend you; she was just being honest."
감각이나 미적 감각에 불쾌감을 주거나 거슬리다.
To be unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses or aesthetic taste.
예문:
"The smell of rotting garbage offended his nostrils."
"The garish colors of the building offended the neighbors' taste."
법률을 위반하거나 범죄를 저지르다.
To commit an illegal act or break a law.
예문:
"He was arrested for offending against the public order."
"The youth was warned not to offend again."
사회적 규범이나 도덕적 원칙에 어긋나다.
To violate a social rule, moral principle, or standard of conduct.
예문:
"This behavior offends against all standards of professional conduct."
"The proposed law offends against the principle of free speech."
누군가로 하여금 죄를 짓게 하거나 신앙에서 멀어지게 하다.
To cause someone to sin or to fall away from faith.
예문:
"The scripture tells us not to offend our brothers."
"He feared his actions would offend the divine law."