Usage Note
Ofender is a regular -er verb. The reflexive ofenderse means 'to take offence': se ofendió fácilmente ('he took offence easily'). The related noun is ofensa (offence) and the adjective ofensivo/-a. In some contexts it overlaps with insultar, but ofender implies a deeper wound to dignity.
Examples
"No quería ofender a nadie con sus palabras."
Natural Translation
She didn't want to offend anyone with her words.

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