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    offending
    /əˈfɛndɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. causing problems or displeasure: "she eliminated the offending foods from her diet"
    • 2. relating to the committing of an illegal act or the breaking of a rule: "tougher penalties for offending motorists"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of offending as an adjective in English, with synonyms, pronunciation and translations. See how to use offending in sentences about crimes, problems or annoyances.

  3. www.thefreedictionary.com › offendingOffending - definition of offending by The Free Dictionary

    Offending means to cause displeasure, anger, or resentment in someone, or to violate a law or rule. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of offending in this online dictionary.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENDING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. adjective. You can use offending to describe something that is causing a problem that needs to be dealt with. The book was withdrawn for the offending passages to be deleted. The dentist commenced to dig, drill and finally fill the offending tooth. Synonyms: upsetting, disturbing, offensive, unpleasant More Synonyms of offending.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › offendingoffending adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offendOffend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb offend, which means to cause hurt feelings or violate a rule or law. See examples of offend in sentences and phrases, and compare it with related words like outrage, affront, and insult.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offendingOffending - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of offending. adjective. offending against or breaking a law or rule. “contracts offending against the statute were canceled”. synonyms: sinning. transgressing a moral or divine law. offensive, violative. violating or tending to violate or offend against.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Offend means to make someone upset or angry, or to commit a crime. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and translations.