offending
offending is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, offending is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoffending
- To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
Example: "Your accusations offend me deeply."
- To feel or become offended; to take insult.
Example: "Don't worry. I don't offend easily."
- To physically harm, pain.
Example: "Strong light offends the eye."
- To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.
Example: "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.
- The act of committing an offence.
- Responsible; to be blamed.
Example: "Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed."
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