Meaning

• To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

  "Your accusations offend me deeply."

• To feel or become offended; to take insult.

  "Don't worry. I don't offend easily."

• To physically harm, pain.

  "Strong light offends the eye."

• To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.

  "Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience"

• To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

• To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

• To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.