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Meaning of offending
The primary meaning of the word "offending" is to cause someone to feel annoyed, upset, or resentful.
Etymology of offending
The word "offending" originates from the Old French word "offendre," which is derived from the Latin words "ob" (against) and "ferire" (to strike)
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or behaviors that cause harm, injury, or annoyance to others
Synonyms
annoying
irritating
troublesome
infuriating
vexing
displeasing
distasteful
repugnant
objectionable
unpleasant
disagreeable
offensive
insulting
affronting
displeasuring
dissatisfying
discontenting
disgruntling
antagonizing
provoking
riling
exasperating
inflaming
outraging
scandalizing
shocking
disturbing
upsetting
offending
antagonistic
repulsive
abhorrent
odious
hateful
detestable
loathsome
nauseating
sickening
disgusting
distorting
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel annoyed, upset, or resentful
- * Committing an offense or a breach of a rule, law, or social norm
- * Causing offense or annoyance, either intentionally or unintentionally
Usage Examples
- The company's new policy is offending many of its employees
- * His offending behavior towards the referee got him kicked out of the game
- * The smell of the garbage is offending everyone in the neighborhood
Antonyms
pleasing
pleasingly
delighting
charming
attractive
appealing
agreeable
satisfying
gratifying
pleasant
enjoyable
welcome
comforting
soothing
calming
placating
appeasing
conciliating
propitiating
pacifying
mollifying
mitigating
alleviating
relieving
comforting
solacing