I shall offend, either to detain or give it.

Shak.

To offend against, to do an injury or wrong to; to commit an offense

against. "We have offended against the Lord already." 2 Chron. xxviii.

13.

Of*fend"ant (?), n. An offender. [R.] Holland.

Of*fend"er (?), n. One who offends; one who violates any law, divine or

human; a wrongdoer.