Definition of Offense in English :

Define Offense in English

Offense meaning in English

Meaning of Offense in English

Pronunciation of Offense in English

Offense pronunciation in English

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Offense

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Noun

1. discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

2. offence, offense, umbrage

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

Example Sentences:
'he took offence at my question'

3. crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offence, offense

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

Example Sentences:
'a long record of crimes'

4. offence, offense

the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

5. offence, offense, offensive

the action of attacking an enemy

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Offense

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noun
1. 
an offending
; specif.,
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
4. 
something that causes resentment, anger, etc.
5. 
the act of attacking or assaulting; aggression
6. 
the person, army, etc. that is attacking
7.  US, Sport
a. 
a team when it is attempting to score against an opponent in any contest
b. 
the ability to score against an opposing team
c. 
the strategy, plays, etc. used in attempting to score against an opposing team

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Offense

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n.
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.
4. (ŏfĕns) The act of attacking or assaulting.
5. (ŏfĕns) Sports
a. The means or tactics used in attempting to score.
b. The team in possession of the ball or puck, or those players whose primary duty is to attempt to score.
c. Scoring ability or potential.

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