Gripe
Gripe verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back
Offend and gripe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offend" instead a verb "Gripe".
Offend
Offend verb - To commit an offense.
Mutual synonyms
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