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Offense əˈfens Upset Noun Commit Law Makes Criminal

Word3 offense
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /əˈfens/ /əˈfens/
Example
  • to commit an offense
  • the new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.
  • a minor/serious offense
  • she pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.
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offense

(noun)/əˈfens/ /əˈfens/
  1. an illegal act
    • to commit an offense
    • The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.
    • a minor/serious offense
    • She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.
  2. 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.
    • I didn't mean to give offense to anyone.
  3. the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack
    • The team's offense is stronger than their defense.
    • He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.
  4. used to say that you do not mean to upset or show a lack of respect for somebody by something you say or do
    • No offense, but I'd really like to be by myself.
    • No offense intended, but are you sure your calculations are right?
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