Offend
Offend verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.
Usage example: the visitor unintentionally offended his hosts terribly by failing to compliment them on the elaborately prepared meal
Satisfy
Satisfy verb - To give satisfaction to.
Usage example: a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her husband
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