offend.1v.i.To offend against the law, coir a dhéanamh in aghaidh an dlí, an dlí a bhriseadh, a shárú. To offend against the rules of grammar, rialacha gramadaí a bhriseadh. 2v.tr.aMaslaím (duine); cuirim stuaic ar (dhuine). He is easily offended, is furasta leis fearg a ghlacadh, duine goilliúnach é. b(Of thg.) It offends the eye, goilleann sé ar an tsúil. Word that offends the ear, focal a chuireas déistin ar an gcluais. It offends our sense of justice, níl sé de réir cirt, dar linn.