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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are offending" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an ongoing action where someone or something is causing offense to another person or group.
Example: "The comments made during the meeting are offending many of the attendees."
Alternatives: "are causing offense" or "are being disrespectful".
Dictionary
are offending
verb
To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
synonyms
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What is interesting about the New Offenders is who they are offending, and why.
But I seldom give my husband a quick kiss in public without wondering whether we are offending someone.
He added, "They are not going to be looking at whether or not they are offending publishers".
It included a list of chronic offenses and concluded, "It is time the American people turn you who are offending off, once and for all.
"Surely you are offending your colleagues who are still cooking meat," said a caller, interrupting an interview in the chef's crowded office.
Calling them out by name, he said that it is Mr. Kyl and Mr. DeMint who are offending working Americans by suggesting they are not willing to remain in Washington through the holiday to get legislation finished.
Similar(41)
We are offended.
Many were offended and are offended even now.
Some people are offended by pity.
So people are offended.
Some are offended.
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