Affend vs. Offend: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 27, 2023
"Affend" is a misspelling; the correct word is "offend," which means to upset or anger someone.
Which is correct: Affend or Offend
How to spell Offend?
Affend is Incorrect
Offend is Correct
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Key Differences
"Offend" has an "o" at the beginning, not an "a."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 26, 2023
Think of the related word "offensive" to remember the "off" in "offend."
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Oct 26, 2023
Relate the "off" in "offend" with "off-putting," meaning something displeasing.
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Oct 26, 2023
Recall "off" as in turning someone "off" with behavior or words.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 26, 2023
Visualize a sign that says "Do not offend" as a reminder.
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
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Affend and Offend Definitions
Offend
Offend means to cause hurt feelings or upset someone.
His comments can easily offend others.
Janet White
Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Offend can mean to commit a sin or break a law.
He did not want to offend against the traditions.
Janet White
Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Offend can mean to be displeasing or unacceptable.
The idea of wasting food might offend him.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Offend can refer to causing displeasure or resentment.
I hope my remarks did not offend you.
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Sep 04, 2023
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Offend
To cause displeasure, anger, resentment, or wounded feelings in
We were offended by his tasteless jokes.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
Your accusations offend me deeply.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
(intransitive) To feel or become offended; to take insult.
Don't worry. I don't offend easily.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
(transitive) To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To displease; to make angry; to affront.
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To be offensive to; to harm; to pain; to annoy; as, strong light offends the eye; to offend the conscience.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To transgress; to violate; to sin against.
Marry, sir, he hath offended the law.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To oppose or obstruct in duty; to cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.
Who hath you misboden or offended.
If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out . . . And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off.
Great peace have they which love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To transgress the moral or divine law; to commit a crime; to stumble; to sin.
Whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
If it be a sin to covet honor,I am the most offending soul alive.
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
To cause dislike, anger, or vexation; to displease.
I shall offend, either to detain or give it.
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Offend
Cause to feel resentment or indignation;
Her tactless remark offended me
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Act in disregard of laws and rules;
Offend all laws of humanity
Violate the basic laws or human civilization
Break a law
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Offend
Strike with disgust or revulsion;
The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Hurt the feelings of;
She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests
This remark really bruised me ego
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Sep 04, 2023
Offend
Offend denotes causing a negative reaction, especially from moral grounds.
Such images may offend some viewers.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 04, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called offend?
It is derived from the Middle English "offenden," from the Latin "offendere" meaning "to strike against, stumble, commit a fault."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 26, 2023
What is the singular form of offend?
"Offend" is a verb, so it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Which preposition is used with offend?
"Against" can be used with offend, as in "offend against."
Harlon Moss
Oct 26, 2023
What is the root word of offend?
The root is derived from the Latin word "offendere."
Sara Rehman
Oct 26, 2023
What is the plural form of offend?
Verbs don't have plural forms, so "offend" remains "offend."
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Is offend a negative or positive word?
"Offend" is generally considered a negative word as it implies displeasure or harm.
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Which determiner is used with offend?
Determiners aren't typically used directly with verbs. It depends on the context of the sentence.
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Which conjunction is used with offend?
Conjunctions aren't specific to verbs. Any can be used based on sentence structure.
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Oct 26, 2023
Is the offend term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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Oct 26, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in offend?
The second syllable, "fend," is stressed.
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Which article is used with offend?
Articles "a" or "the" can be used with nouns related to "offend," like "an offense" or "the offender."
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
Is offend an abstract noun?
"Offend" is a verb. However, "offense" can be considered an abstract noun.
Harlon Moss
Oct 26, 2023
Is offend a vowel or consonant?
"Offend" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 26, 2023
Is the word offend imperative?
It can be used in an imperative manner, e.g., "Don't offend her."
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
How is offend used in a sentence?
Example: "I did not mean to offend you with my comments."
Janet White
Oct 26, 2023
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