- present participle of offend.
offending
Example Sentences
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When regulators shut down some offending WeChat accounts, the operators simply migrated to other platforms such as Douyin, Banyuetan said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The NCA hoped it could intervene before curiosity, talent and online influence turn into serious offending.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The investigation into individuals who may have facilitated or enabled offending by Al Fayed has been described by the Met as one of its "largest and most complex".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The letters urged both companies to take action against any offending sellers but didn’t address whether the platforms themselves had violated relevant laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
He dipped his napkin into his water glass and tried to dab his tie, completely missing the offending spots.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
