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disgust |
to offend the sense of morality or propriety of (someone). [1/3 definitions] |
displease |
to upset or disappoint; annoy; offend. |
enfant terrible |
(French) an unconventional, outrageous, irritating person whose behavior or ideas shock and offend. [1/2 definitions] |
insult |
to offend by speaking to or treating rudely or contemptuously. [1/4 definitions] |
miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. [1/3 definitions] |
step on someone's toes |
to offend by acting aggressive or by encroaching on another's domain. |
tread on someone's toes |
to annoy or offend someone. |
trespass |
to offend or sin against a moral or religious law or obligation; transgress. [1/5 definitions] |
trim |
to be cautiously neutral or adjust one's opinions so as not to offend anyone. [1/13 definitions] |
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