offends

verb

Definition of offendsnext
present tense third-person singular of offend
1
as in falls
to commit an offense since this is the first time you've offended, we'll let you off lightly

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2
as in insults
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal

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3
as in violates
to fail to keep offended conventional standards of uniformity by not adhering to the company dress code

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  1. falls
  2. violates
  3. wanders
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  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of falls
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  • In September of that year, the ACLU of Indiana sued the state on behalf of five anonymous Hoosiers and the group Hoosier Jews for Choice, arguing the ban violates the state's 2015 Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Below are some passages from the ruling that reveal why the court dismissed TikTok’s claims that the government’s law violates freedom of speech — and what that means for TikTok now.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • The mind wanders but doesn’t ask too many questions.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
  • If your mind wanders, acknowledge it, then nudge yourself to return to listening.
    Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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