Definitions
1.verbTo hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult."Your accusations offend me deeply."
2.verbTo feel or become offended; to take insult."Don't worry. I don't offend easily."
3.verbTo physically harm, pain."Strong light offends the eye."
4.verbTo annoy, cause discomfort or resent."Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience"
5.verbTo sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.
6.verbTo transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.
7.verbTo cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
8.nounThe act of committing an offence.
9.adjectiveResponsible; to be blamed."Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed."