slightly offend

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to cause someone to feel a small amount of annoyance or insult

offendADVERB + offend

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • His casual remark might slightly offend some sensitive listeners.
  • I hope my directness didn't slightly offend you.
  • The advertisement could slightly offend certain cultural groups.
  • She worried her playful teasing would slightly offend her new colleague.
  • His choice of words seemed to slightly offend the host.
  • The committee tried to avoid anything that would slightly offend their international guests.
  • I was slightly offended by his tone, but I didn't say anything.
  • Even a joke can slightly offend if not told carefully.
  • He didn't mean to slightly offend anyone with his opinion.
  • The outdated policy might slightly offend modern sensibilities.