Synonyms of OFFENDS

verb

1. cause to feel resentment or indignation

   • PIQUE16
   • OFFEND13

2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

   • TRANSGRESS11
   • OFFEND13
   • INFRACT12
   • VIOLATE10
   • BREACH13
   • BREAK11

   Also: go against.

3. strike with disgust or revulsion

   • SHOCK14
   • OFFEND13
   • SCANDALIZE22
   • SCANDALISE13
   • APPAL9
   • APPALL10
   • OUTRAGE8

4. hurt the feelings of

   • HURT7
   • WOUND9
   • INJURE13
   • BRUISE8
   • OFFEND13
   • SPITE7