Synonyms of offending

Verb

1. pique, offend, anger

usage: cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"

2. transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break, disrespect

usage: 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"

3. shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage, disgust, revolt, nauseate, sicken, churn up

usage: strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

4. hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite, arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

usage: hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"

Adjective

1. offending (vs. unoffending), sinning, offensive, violative

usage: offending against or breaking a law or rule; "contracts offending against the statute were canceled"