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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"
The meaning of OFFENSE is something that outrages the moral or physical senses. How to use offense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Offense.
Offense definition: a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin.. See examples of OFFENSE used in a sentence.
OFFENSE meaning: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Definition of offense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin. 2. a transgression of the law; misdemeanor. 3. something that offends or displeases. 4. the act of offending or displeasing. 5. the feeling of resentment caused: to give offense.
