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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 synonyms and translations.

   • Definition in The Cambridge English Dictionary

     OFFENCE meaning: 1. an illegal act; a crime: 2. upset and...

   • Offence: Arabic Translation

     OFFENCE translate: إهانة, مُخالَفة. Learn more in the...

   • Offence: Japanese Translation

     OFFENCE translate: 気分を害すること, 違反, 犯罪. Learn more in the...

   • Offence: Thai Translation

     offence translate: การกระทำผิดกฎหมาย, การทำให้ขุ่นเคือง....

   • Offence: Danish Translation

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   • Offence: Italian Translation

     offence translate: offesa, reato, reato, offesa. Learn more...

   • Offence: Catalan Translation

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   • Offence: Portuguese Translation

     OFFENCE translate: ofensa, infração, crime, delito, ataque....

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of offence as a noun in British and American English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out the difference between offence and offense, and related terms such as cause offence, take offence, and give offence.

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5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Offence is a noun that means an illegal act or a feeling of being upset or angry. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as crime, law, and etiquette, with synonyms and collocations.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › offenceOFFENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Offence is a British variant of offense, meaning a violation of law, custom, or rule. It can also mean annoyance, displeasure, or resentment. See how to use offence in a sentence and compare it with defence.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offenceOffence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act. synonyms: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offense. see more. the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels. a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of offence – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Offence can mean either the feeling of being upset or angry by something rude, or a crime. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with translations and examples.