With reference to feelings (the chief current use). intransitive. To give or cause offence; to harm or displease; to be offensive.
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释义 | the mind > emotion > anger > indignation or resentment > be or become resentful [verb (intransitive)] > arouse indignation or resentment (6) offendc1425 With reference to feelings (the chief current use). intransitive. To give or cause offence; to harm or displease; to be offensive. ranklea1450 To fester, esp. to a degree that causes pain; to putrefy, rot. Also (esp. in later use) in figurative… intransitive. Of a wound, sore, or… to give (also cause, etc.) offence to1560 Offended or wounded feeling; displeasure, annoyance, or resentment caused (voluntarily or involuntarily) to a person. Frequently in to give (also c… to give (‥) umbrage1620 Displeasure, annoyance, offence, resentment. In the phrase to give (‥) umbrage (to a person or persons). pique1697 transitive. To stimulate or provoke (a person) to action, esp. by arousing jealousy, etc.; to arouse (a feeling, esp. curiosity or interest)… Subcategories:— provoke resentment of British people (1) |
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