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offending

/ɒfˈɛndɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does offending mean?

verb, noun

Causing annoyance or offense; giving offense. A person or thing that causes annoyance or offense.

Example

"The comedian's joke was offending to some members of the audience."

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