intransitive verb

1. to break a law, religious commandment, etc.; commit a sin or crime
2. to create resentment, anger, or displeasure; give offense

Etymology: ME offenden < OFr offendre < L offendere, to strike against < ob- (see ob-) + fendere, to hit, strike: see defend

transitive verb

1. to hurt the feelings of; cause to feel resentful, angry, or displeased; insult
2. to be displeasing to (the taste, sense, etc.)
3. Obsolete
   1. to transgress; violate
   2. to cause to sin