This is the 13862nd most frequent Russian word.
обижают
"Обижают" means "offend" or "hurt (someone's feelings)."
In this sentence, 'обижают' is used to describe the act of causing harm or being unkind to someone or something, specifically animals in this case.
Дети иногда обижают животных, не понимая, что это причиняет боль.
Children sometimes hurt animals, not realizing that it causes pain.
Here, 'обижают' is used to express the feeling of emotional harm caused by others' actions or words.
Меня обижают, когда говорят мне неприятные слова.
I feel hurt when people say unpleasant words to me.
In this example, 'обижают' (imperative 'обижайте' in plural) conveys the request to refrain from causing emotional distress or offense.