əˈpɔːl bɹuːz hɜːt hɝt ˈɪndʒɚ ˈɪndʒə əˈfɛnd ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ ˈpiːkeɪ tɹænzˈɡɹɛs ˈvaɪəˌleɪt wuːnd cause to feel resentment or indignation Her tactless remark offended me hurt the feelings of She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests This remark really bruised my ego strike with disgust or revulsion The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises offend all laws of humanity violate the basic laws or human civilization break a law break a promise