offended
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Now, that joke did actually offend plenty of people, while Obama’s joke offended zero people.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
Carrara said he was offended and ignored the critique.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
McAfee, apparently already reeling from a column in the Athletic that opined that “College GameDay” has become overwhelmed by McAfee’s “frat-rock prankster” personality, appeared deeply offended.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Lula said the saint was "offended" by those who "do not respect" the religion of others, while Bolsonaro asserted his "respect for the faith of millions of Brazilians."
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Fortunately Zeus was not offended, because the two were pious, faithful worshipers of the gods.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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