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offense
(/@/'f/E/ns )

noun (n)

  • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • a feeling of anger caused by being offended(noun.feeling)
    Synonym:
    offence, umbrage
    source: wordnet30
  • (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score(noun.group)
    source: wordnet30
  • the action of attacking an enemy(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    offence, offensive
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront or an injury.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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