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Sentence Examples I do not want to offend Thai sensibilities and so I would welcome your advice. It didn't offend me, amuse me, arouse me, repel me, seduce me or astound me. I park in the adjacent lot, generally in a way not to offend or to disturb other clients of the store. I just feel I need to get it very right because if you get it wrong you could offend a lot of people. The piece spends so much time trying to offend nobody and entertain everybody it ends up being completely anodyne. He does not appear to be a young man who is likely to offend again in this way in the future. Are victims not entitled to every assurance that their abusers will not offend again? In many cases where young boys sexually offend there was a family history of emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Must he also offend against the rule of law by introducing a new form of detention without trial? When someone is sitting next to you on the streetcar, then rises to take a single seat that opens up, should this offend you? Maria Theresa, not wanting to offend the Styrians and respecting their tradition of defending the frontiers, allowed them to keep the armoury. Missionary zeal tends to offend the religious sensibilities of people by denouncing their native religions as false and pagan. Counsel for CPC objected that these notes offend the parol evidence rule and, thus, are inadmissible. It is a vision of horror that, while it might offend our sense of taste and decency, can ultimately only evoke our compassion. An authentic choice is likely to offend against the rules established by them. Why you should gratuitously offend a substantial part of your readership is beyond me. Even hummingbirds are in the business of chasing and diving after bigger birds that offend them. It encompasses not only ideas that are favourably received but also those that offend shock or disturb. It's a kinkily fun ride to a finale designed to delight the dedicated but offend just about everyone else. However, as it did nothing to either entertain or offend me, I am dismissing this case with prejudice. Show More Sentences However, being politically disposed to one point of view on an issue did not necessarily offend against the rules of natural justice. These tactics not only violate democracy and majority rule, but arguably offend the Constitution as well. This is evident when they propose to narrowly restrict eligibility for Third World debt remission so as not to offend the bankers of the West. As expected their new policy does determine that priests who offend from here on out will be defrocked. Expect lots of rude jokes, political provocation, and more than a few references that would offend if they weren't so funny. There are occasions when closed courts can be justified, although they offend against the principle that justice must be seen to be done. Their decision to marry in a low-key civil ceremony means that they will offend no one save the doctrinaires. They are laws which offend against the principle of autonomy and they are laws which place both doctors and patients at risk. Boots' withdrawal was reportedly prompted by concerns that the deal could offend its core customers. A prolific and polemical author unafraid to offend any and all comers, Abbey was a gadfly who reveled in the controversy he stirred. To maintain law and order, the judges have, and must have, power at once to deal with those who offend against it. Disjunctive properties offend against the principle that a genuine property is identical in its different particulars. The Criminal Justice Intervention Programme aims to help more criminals who offend to feed their habit get clean. But as much as such low-end food might offend my culinary sensibilities, I can drive right by. How, you may wonder, can I possibly offend so many people in a single column? More fundamentally, it may offend the basic principle that the only point of such a plea is to justify a defamatory meaning. Rude, crude and lewd, there's something here to offend everyone, from Royalists to dog owners. The unknowing teacher might offend some students and upset others by using the wrong words, tone, or body language. It is not the role of the media in an open and free society, to suppress horror that is going on in our society because it might offend. His main concern is not to do or say anything which may offend the party bosses or which goes against the professed stand of the party. Show More Sentences The following is a very interesting exercise in semantics and is not intended to offend. You are never coarse or vulgar, and people who display such traits offend you. There are very few important cases decided by this Court that don't offend somebody. It is limited to cases where enforcement of the copyright would offend against the policy of the law. If a state's laws offend against the Constitution, the Supreme Court can declare them unconstitutional. The law was first amended in 1914 so that soldiers could leave Parliament and not offend against the absence rules. Well, the Elizabethans wore voluminous clothing, and an item or two less should not offend even the most prudish, we suppose. Sometimes we don't even have to open our mouths to broadcast our outsider status and offend the locals. These passages clearly offend against a number of the principles I have listed above. Its ambitions are narrowed to those which can be achieved with the least controversy and offend the fewest powerful interests. It's a delightful piece of absurdist nonsense, a sitcom designed to offend highbrow admirers of minimalist dance. That would offend the mouth breathers, apparently, who need to believe that anyone smarter than them is too effeminate to be president. The movie is so afraid to offend anyone or anything that a fog of blandness hangs over the entire proceedings. I marched to those old Jody calls while serving my country and they didn't offend me and nobody around me was offended either. David, I hope I didn't misrepresent your point of view, and I certainly didn't mean to offend you! People give the impression that they hate his guts but he hasn't done anything to offend the public. There is a bunch of stuff I don't like or need, but we won't go there so as to not offend the sensitive and thin skinned. And the movie contains non-exploitative sexual content featuring minors that may offend more sensitive viewers. That is, of course, when it doesn't offend people's delicate sensibilities. Could it be that the only sin left in the world today is to offend the sensibilities of liberal opinion formers and legislators? Show More Sentences It is that freedom which entitles churches not to marry any couples if to do so would offend their beliefs. Of course rap is immune to criticism, since it's supposed to offend our sensibilities, not flatter them. It is crammed full of items in a way that will probably offend the sensibilities of minimalists. I cannot expose all the putrid facts as it would offend the sensibilities of some of you. Earlier this year, in fact, Krugman managed to offend some of his staunchest ideological confreres. Why go out of the way to offend and antagonize religious people? Yet, as much as some nonprofits and foundations depend on bequests, most shy from a position that might offend their wealthy donors and board members. The divisions and differences that still exist on the earth offend and sadden us. Refrain from offensive language, off-colour jokes and stories, ethnic or racial humour or anything that might offend someone else. The company regards harassment as any behavior that may demean, intimidate or offend an individual. But saying that, to list our strengths seems to offend my masochistic compatriots. How many times have I seen you be tendered and more solicitous precisely with those who most offend you and make you suffer? If you have mortal sins not yet confessed to a priest, confess them before receiving Holy Communion in order not t o offend God seriously. He also explained that it was intended as lighthearted humour and that he never intended to offend anyone. But, it has to be said that the younger web users can, at times, be a little impetuous and testy, too ready to either take offence, offend or flame. And the world will be obliged to drink this cup to the dregs because of the innumerable crimes which offend the Triune God. Texas rejected an application to issue one on the grounds that it could offend some. Ultimately, Basterds proved less likely to offend than an average episode of 'Allo 'Allo! That does not offend the permission conferred on brokers, by the Regulation, to place certain risks with unlicensed insurers. The court may substitute the penalty, provided that this would not harm society or offend human sensitivities. Show More Sentences The tastefully renovated, contemporary parts of this character residence can in no way offend purists. Do you believe that I should punish those who by their sins offend Me, when I know that the sin offends more he who commits it? Before that, though, I would like to stress that I in no way wish to offend believers of other faiths, and that I would in fact love to receive comments from them. But most of our quivering outrage is directed not at those who were clearly dishonest, but those who offend our sensibilities. They never really wanted to offend their corporate contributors, and now that the elections are over, they've deep-sixed any action to stop this tax scam. Once the red mist had lifted, however, Rosanna offered a gracious apology for her comments, trotting out the usual stuff about not meaning to offend anyone, etc., etc. I find your honesty quite refreshing, and your insults do not offend me. But Alex Rubin cannot afford to offend any of the media willing to cover safely dead dissidents. Her experiences as wife to the degenerate Glyde are held back from the respectable reader, lest they offend like undraped piano legs in the drawing-room. Thompson's gospel has pretty much always been to be as outrageous as humanly possible, to offend as many as possible and to leave nothing sacred unturned. Aimee had made sure that she does not offend this boss, no matter how mean and calculative he was with her, and would jump at any chance to fire her. Evidence so admitted does not offend against the general rule. And such as so swear to do things unlawful, not only offend in such swearing, but also they much more offend, if they perform the thing that they do swear. The Third Way authors assume liberals will just pony up as usual even if the party chooses a platform carefully tailored to offend no one, and therefore excite no one. In a morning filled with brotherly love and jocularity over how everyone was getting along so well, no one wanted to offend. You alone are atonement for a multitude of people who offend me by their waywardness. His cruel ways, the crushing of the opposition, the fraudulence of the elections, may not offend them. For the duration of the contract, the contractor and his staff must respect human rights and undertake not to offend the political, cultural and religious mores of the recipient state. Because the public interest override does not extend to information exempted on the grounds of solicitor-client privilege or law enforcement, does this provision offend the constitutional principle of democracy? Only a blockhead would assume he believes what he says, since part of his comic shtick is to offend the faint of heart and bemuse the literal of mind. Show More Sentences I will give you an example that I am sure will not offend anybody here: in the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture, our ancestors experienced a great deal of restructuring. They will offend again and our cities will be even less safe. It is simple in theory but difficult in practice, because being a real gentleman or lady means running a continuous check on one's words and actions to ensure that they do not needlessly offend or disconcert anyone. But would that offend under the circumstances? On the other hand, among the people whom I personally know and who are guilty of this kind of disrespect, many are those who almost choke with rage at the thought that somebody might offend Muslims a tiny bit. Outdoor Christmas lights, snowflake decorations, icicle lights above the door, and even a Santa Clause here or there probably will not offend anyone's sensibilities. Hence, there were numerous specific prohibitions on acts believed to offend them and a number of observances designed to propitiate them, chief of which was the first-salmon ceremony. When I get a better grade, they get angry and offend me with swear words. It is equally shameful how today again, in a grovelling and cowardly fashion, the most carefully chosen words of solidarity are immediately followed by all kinds of caveats so as not to offend the Islamofanatics. For their part, the Democrats also have adopted positions which offend Medvedev-Putin by supporting the independence of Kosovo and holding to the idea of enlarging NATO to the East. You can choose not to offend and be milquetoast, but then your chances ofbursting out of the pack are diminished. Most newspapers try to cover contentious issues even-handedly, which, while virtuous, tends to offend both sides. The judge held that, although the provision lacked clarity, it did not offend the Employment Standards Act but, rather, relied on the statute to set the minimum notice entitlement. Yet, while most adults are sensitive to the suffering of children and youth victims, the response to children and youth who offend is often not up to international standards in this area. After the Circle, if they offend less often, less seriously, and are still trying, this is recognized within their community as a significant improvement and a mark of success. The Board found that the Base Commander's use of harsh language and profanity was inappropriate, and that he ought to have known it would offend the grievor. However, it is, I believe, a permissable inference from the evidence that part of the problem was a fear that resolute action in support of the women would offend some at least of their male colleagues. Such intervention programmes or m easures shall b e adap ted to m eet the spe cific developmental needs for children who sexually offend, i ncluding those who are below the age of criminal responsibility. Young persons who offend again may be given a reparation order. Keep your distance because you never wanted to offend your colleague. Show More Sentences They knew the words came out from force of habit, stress, fear and need, with no intent to offend the men of the cloth. To offend a spirit was to risk its interference with an already marginal existence. Gollancz feared the second half would offend readers and added a disculpatory preface to the book while Orwell was in Spain. The singer-actress admits the debate continues to offend and baffle her. Often we have to deny some of the civilities of the private sector just to ensure that we do not offend the strict expectations of Canadians concerning independence. I don't defend, offend or vanitize my body or appearance so compliments or insults in that area go over my head and past me. The Eskimos entertain a great fear of the Tupilat, the Spirits of the Dead, who kill every one daring to offend them. However, while offering the consolation of the faith and the Church's maternal tenderness, he must indeed raise up the hope of believers, while taking care not to offend those overcome with grief. Wordsworth has a system which disposes him to take the bull by the horns and offend public taste. Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people. England was at war with France and hence did not want to offend Spain, which claimed the territory as part of New Granada. The judge admitted it was possible that there had been mutual misunderstanding between himself and the lawyer, that he had not wanted to offend him and if the complainant had been offended, he regretted it. Try to get the meaning across in ways that will not offend. Members of the Hmong community, many of whom practice an Eastern faith with shamanistic elements, relied on the law to avoid mandatory autopsies, which offend their beliefs. Not wishing to offend his gracious Cochinese host, Cabral politely declines the invitations, promising only to visit those cities at some future date. All verse should be tinklesome and vague, and so written that it cannot offend any known or possible variety of fool who can raise the price of a magazine. The food is as good as people deserve who are willing to eat in such restaurants. Their menus are designed not to offend even the most wambly of tourists. In 1685, when James II succeeded Charles, William at first attempted a conciliatory approach, at the same time trying not to offend the Protestants in England. But to offend the poster child of the newly ascendant right-wing would offend Ford Nation, its multitudes signed up and ready to go, go, go and vote, vote, vote. The result is a nondogmatic message movie that won't offend anyone buying a ticket to yuk it up but might have a deeper meaning for anyone wishing to reflect on the themes. Show More Sentences I can't invite a boor like him to dinner! He'd offend the other guests. An American first lady was embracing a brand known for its willingness to push boundaries, to agitate, and even to offend. Examples from Classical Literature There is one other subject on which he expects to be humored, and I am careful not to offend him. Do you say this to irritate and offend me, or do you prevaricate out of shame? They offend all Christendom, and though nations may, supinely, say Am I my brothers keeper? But he was aware of linker's political importance and was most unwilling to offend him. The falsity that proceeds from ignorance does not offend me, but the foppery of it. To offend your Union, dear boy, is to accomplish the total eclipse of your future. I have been requested to take a holiday, and, rather than offend the powers that be, have given in. His godchild was hostage to him for its father, and the father did in some trifling way offend him. If this be all the prayse you can gyve him, you will no more offend me with tediousnes. Silvia asked, a trifle diffidently, for she did not want to offend by overzeal. His own enrolled unrhythmical bardic troops do his trumpeting best, and offend not the Pierides. But I will not offend fastidious ears with any syllable of my rougher tongue. The causing of the little ones to offend hangs a fearful woe about the neck of the causer. Cards and tables do offend him, and perukes do fall within the compass of his theme. Constantia is scarce buryd, and you would have me offend her! No man could be sure he had not done something to offend Brigham Young. Having with difficulty restrained an explosion of merriment, lest it should offend her majesty, Laurie tapped and was graciously received. The simplest child he would no more offend than the most powerful man. Scrooge reverently disclaimed all intention to offend or any knowledge of having wilfully bonneted the Spirit at any period of his life. You need not fear that you will offend them by seconding the address. Show More Sentences Better not offend a fairy, even though no higher than a thimble! He did not offend very often, but one never knew when he might not. Increasingly, it seems disinheritances will not be permitted when they offend community standards. She was a pretty creature, and she and her willow bough made a very pretty picture, and one which could not offend the modesty of the most fastidious spectator. Any crudeness of manner which may offend your more educated sense at first, will, I am sure, disappear under the influence or your companionship and tuition. It was worth while ignoring small idiosyncrasies which might offend, in order to annex him. There is a kind of opinionativeness and denseness that offend. I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, when I am only kept back by my natural awkwardness. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of offend? Words that rhyme with offend What is the past tense of offend? What is the adverb for offend? What is the adjective for offend? What is the noun for offend? Translations for offend Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words offences offence Offenbach offen offed off-duty offended offender offenders offending offends offense 6-letter Words Starting With o of off offe offen