- present tense form of offend (3rd person singular).
offends
Example Sentences
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That’s “diworsification”—ideas watered down to the lowest common denominator, the least innovative option that offends no one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
At the very least, that's not something that offends people.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2024
‘May December’ offends Vili Fualaau, Mary Kay Letourneau’s former student and estranged husband, who felt disrespected when he wasn’t included in telling his story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
Right now, platforms can take down vile and harmful content when it offends their terms of service.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2023
He sniffs, as though the very smell of me offends him.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
