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- DictionaryOf·fense/əˈfens/
noun
- 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "neither offense violates any federal law"
- 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles: "I didn't intend to give offense"
OFFENSE meaning: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.
1. a. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. b. The state of being offended. 2. a. A violation or infraction of a moral or social code; a transgression or sin. b. A transgression of law; a crime. 3. Something that outrages moral sensibilities: Genocide is an offense to all civilized humans.
Definitions of offense. noun. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. synonyms: discourtesy, offence, offensive activity. see more. noun. a feeling of anger caused by being offended. synonyms: offence, umbrage. see more.
[uncountable] the feeling of being upset or angry at something that somebody has said or done. The photo may cause offense to some people. No one will take offense (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. Don't be so quick to take offense. Many readers took offense at the article. I'm sure he meant no offense when he said that.
5 days ago · a. the act of breaking a law; sin or crime; transgression. b. the act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, displeasure, etc. 2. the condition of being offended, esp. of feeling hurt, resentful, or angry; umbrage. 3. Rare. something that causes sinning or wrongdoing.
a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin. a transgression of the law; misdemeanor. a cause of transgression or wrong. something that offends or displeases. the act of offending or displeasing. the feeling of resentful displeasure caused: to give offense. the act of attacking; attack or assault: weapons of offense.
Britannica Dictionary definition of OFFENSE. 1. a [noncount] : something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset. She didn't mean to give/cause offense. [=to offend anyone] I mean no offense [=I do not want to offend anyone], but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?
