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   Of·fense

   /əˈfens/

   

   noun

   • 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "neither offense violates any federal law" Similar crimeillegal/unlawful actmisdemeanorbreach/violation/infraction of the lawfelonywrongdoingwrongact of misconductmisdeeddelinquencypeccadillosintransgressioninfringementact of derelictionshortcomingfaultlapsemalfeasancearchaic:trespassrare:malefaction
   • ▪ a thing that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right or natural: "the outcome is an offense to basic justice" Similar affrontslap in the faceinsultoutrageinjuryhurtinjusticeindignityslightsnub
   • 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" Similar annoyanceangerresentmentindignationirritationexasperationwrathdispleasuredisapprovaldislikehard/bad/ill feelingsdisgruntlementanimositypiquevexationumbrageantipathyaversionoppositionenmityliterary:ire
   • 3. the action of attacking someone or something: "reductions in strategic offense arsenals" Similar attackoffensiveassaultact of aggressionaggressiononslaughtthrustchargesortiesallyinvasionincursionforay
   • ▪ (in sports) the team or players who are attempting to score or advance the ball: North American "he is a wide receiver, playing on offense"
   • ▪ (in sports) the condition of possessing the ball or being on the team attempting to score. US

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French offens ‘misdeed’, from Latin offensus ‘annoyance’, reinforced by French offense, from Latin offensa ‘a striking against, a hurt, or displeasure’; based on Latin offendere ‘strike against’.

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   The meaning of OFFENSE is something that outrages the moral or physical senses. How to use offense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Offense.

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   Offense definition: a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin.. See examples of OFFENSE used in a sentence.

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   OFFENSE meaning: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.

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   OFFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoffense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of offense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOFFENSE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. An offense is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment . A first offense carries a fine of $1,000. 2. variable noun. Offense or an offense is behavior that causes people to be upset or embarrassed . He said he didn't mean to give offense.

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    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.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › offenseOffense Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    OFFENSE meaning: 1 : something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset; 2 : something that is wrong or improper often + to often + against