NYT Dictionary

OFFENDED

/əˈfɛndɪd/
AdjectiveVerbof-FEND-edof-fend-ed · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

simple past and past participle of offend

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

piqueoffendtransgressinfractviolatebreachbreakshockscandalizescandalise

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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