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   offence

   /əˈfɛns/

   noun

   • 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "the new offence of obtaining property by deception" Similar crimeillegal/unlawful actmisdemeanourbreach/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 offence to basic justice" Similar affrontslap in the faceinsultoutrageinjuryhurtinjusticeindignityslightsnub
   • 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself: "he made it clear he'd taken offence" Similar annoyanceangerresentmentindignationirritationexasperationwrathdispleasuredisapprovaldislikehard/bad/ill feelingsdisgruntlementanimositypiquevexationumbrageantipathyaversionoppositionenmityliterary:ire
   • 3. the action of attacking someone or something: "reductions in strategic offence arsenals" Similar attackoffensiveassaultact of aggressionaggressiononslaughtthrustchargesortiesallyinvasionincursionforay
   • ▪ the attacking team or players in a sport, especially in American football: North American "he is a wide receiver, playing on offense"

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

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   Offence can mean an illegal act, a crime, or upset and hurt feelings. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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     OFFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Offense is the US spelling of offence, which means an illegal act or a crime. It can also mean hurt or annoyed feelings, often caused by rudeness or disrespect.

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   Learn the meaning of offence as a crime, a wrong, or an annoyance, and see how to use it in sentences. Compare with offense and other related words.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word offense, from a violation of law or morality to an act of attacking or scoring. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of offense.

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   noun. a violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc. any public wrong or crime. a nonindictable crime punishable on summary conviction. annoyance, displeasure, or resentment. give offence or give offence to someone. to cause annoyance or displeasure to someone. take offence. to feel injured, humiliated, or offended.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoffence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word offence in British English. Find out the difference between offence and offense, the synonyms, the idioms and the pronunciation tips.

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   noun. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity. see more. noun. a feeling of anger caused by being offended. “he took offence at my question” synonyms: offense, umbrage. see more. noun.