Synonyms for
Offending
Definition
causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset; breaking a law or rule
Synonyms & similar words
appal
scandalize
scandalise
violate
spite
injure
outrage
unoffending
wound
breach
shock
transgress
infract
break
pique
offend
hurt
keep
appall
bruise
goagainst
hurting
upsetting
insulting
displeasing
irritating
annoying
provoking
outraging
disrespecting
transgressing
violating
trespassing
breaking
breaching
flouting
contravening
defying
disregarding
ignoring
infringing
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- offending party
- offending behavior
- offending the public
- offending sensibilities
- offending someone's pride
- offending the eye
Word family
Usage note
The word 'offending' describes something that causes displeasure, annoyance, or insult. It is often used in legal contexts to refer to the party that has committed a wrong.
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Example sentences
- She didn't mean to say anything offending to her sister.
- His behavior was very offending to the teacher.
- The sign clearly states that offending dogs must be on a leash.
- Offending the rules could result in a fine.
- The basketball player was ejected from the game for offending the referee.
Quotes
The first and greatest sin of man, in my opinion, is that he persuades himself that he is right when he is consciously wrong, Offending against his own conscience.
It is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one.
When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.