Definition Synonyms
Definition of offense - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
insultUS act of causing someone to feel hurtUS
- His rude comment was taken as an offense.
2.
legal violationUS act of breaking a law or ruleUS
- His offense led to a court trial..
3.
angerUS feeling of being upset or annoyedUS
- She took offense at the rude joke.
4.
sportsTECH. US team part focused on scoringTECH. US
- The offense played exceptionally well today.
5.
sportTECH. US strategy used to score in sportsTECH. US
- The team's offense was unstoppable in the game.
Expressions with offense
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feel insulted or hurt by something said or done
She took offense at the joke about her family..
used to show you do not mean to upset someone
No offense, but I think you're wrong.
consequences are appropriate for the action taken
Parents should make sure the punishment fits the offense.
hyperbolic term for unacceptable behavior
Leaving the toilet seat up is a hanging offense in this house.
used to warn before saying something possibly rude or critical
No offense, but your idea needs more work.
serious wrongdoing considered harmful to society
Murder is a criminal offense with severe penalties.
cause someone to feel upset or insulted
His rude comments might give offense to the guests.
start attacking or trying to win instead of defending
The team decided to go on offense after halftime.
taking action first protects better than only defending
Remember, the best defense is a good offense in negotiations.
crime punishable by death penalty
Murder is considered a capital offense in many states.
act violating sexual consent laws
The court found him guilty of a sex offense.
act that violates a government written rule
The prosecutor charged him with a statutory offense under the new act.
fast-paced strategy to score quickly
The team used a hurry-up offense to catch the defense off guard.
crime involving unwanted sexual contact or illegal sexual behaviour
The court convicted him of a serious sexual offense.
violation of rules set by government agencies
The company was fined for a regulatory offense.
Origin of offense
Latin, offensa (strike against)
Terms with offense included in their meaning
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behavior
rude remark or action causing offense
offense
be bothered or offended by something
impose penalty
inflict a penalty or sanction on someone for an offense
legal action
act of imposing a penalty for an offense
communication
expressions of regret for a mistake or offense
legal offense
criminal offense of driving over the alcohol limit
punishment rebuke
punish or rebuke formally for an offense
legal
not guilty of a crime or offense
society
widespread moral outrage over an offense
legal
cite someone for an offense with an official notice
worsening effect
making a problem or offense worse
responsibility
be responsible for a mistake or offense
emotion
maintain resentment towards someone for a past offense
moral offense
offend someone's moral sense or principles
legal charge
criminal offense of driving over legal BAC limit
offense
offensive or inappropriate
communication
said with care and politeness to avoid offense
bad behavior
someone causing a problem or offense
legal
person who commits a crime or offense
moral offense
offensive to moral sensibilities
interference
interfere in someone's affairs and possibly cause offense
sports
caution a player officially for an offense
juvenile offense
illegal activities committed by young people
media
suitable for publication without causing offense
Examples of offense in a sentence
The joke was meant in fun, not as an offense. The offense was recorded on his criminal record. She committed an offense by driving without a license. His criticism caused offense among the volunteers. No offense was intended by her remark. Their offense was unstoppable in the second half.
The team's offense needs improvement. Their offense relies on quick passes. The coach redesigned the offense at halftime.
View all translations of offense
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- French:offense, infraction, ...
- German:Beleidigung, Vergehen, ...
- Italian:offesa, infrazione, ...
- Spanish:ofensa, delito, ...
- Portuguese:ofensa, delito, ...
- Chinese:冒犯, 违法行为, ...
- Japanese:侮辱, 違反, ...
- Arabic:إهانة, جَرِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:הַעַלְבָּה, עֲבֵירָה, ...
- Russian:оскорбление, правонарушение, ...
- Ukrainian:образа, злочин, ...
- Hindi:अपमान, अपराध, ...
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