offense

əˈfɛns
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Translation of offense from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

insult

US
act of causing someone to feel hurt
US
  • His rude comment was taken as an offense.Zijn grove opmerking werd als een belediging opgevat.
2.

legal violation

US
act of breaking a law or rule
US
  • His offense led to a court trial.Zijn overtreding leidde tot een rechtszaak
3.

anger

US
feeling of being upset or annoyed
US
  • She took offense at the rude joke.Ze nam aanstoot aan de onbeschofte grap.
4.

sports

TECH.US
team part focused on scoring
TECH.US
  • The offense played exceptionally well today.De aanval speelde uitzonderlijk goed vandaag.
5.

sport

TECH.US
strategy used to score in sports
TECH.US
  • The team's offense was unstoppable in the game.De aanval van het team was in de wedstrijd niet te stoppen.
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Expressions with offense: examples in English and translations in Dutch

aanstoot nemen
She took offense at the joke about her family.
niet kwaad bedoeld
No offense, but I think you're wrong.
de straf past bij de overtreding
Parents should make sure the punishment fits the offense.
doodzonde
Leaving the toilet seat up is a hanging offense in this house.
niet kwaad bedoeld hoor
No offense, but your idea needs more work.
misdrijf
strafbaar feit
Murder is a criminal offense with severe penalties.

Synonyms and analogies of offense in English

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.

Translations of "offense" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
overtredingnf.

The judge decided to go easy on him because it was his first offense.

De rechter besloot hem te ontzien omdat het zijn eerste overtreding was.

aanvalnm.

Their pass rush disrupted the offense and forced several quick throws.

Hun pass-rush ontregelde de aanval en dwong meerdere snelle passes af.

misdrijfnn.

Her condemning words made him realize the seriousness of the offense.

Haar veroordelende woorden lieten hem de ernst van het misdrijf inzien.

aanstootnm.

If you do not withdraw, we will take great offense.

Als u zich niet terugtrekt, nemen we daar aanstoot aan.

beledigingnf.

Cynical humor sometimes walks a fine line between jest and offense.

Cynische humor balanceert soms op het randje tussen een grap en een belediging.

Adjective
offensiefadj./n.

Combining regular attacks with a special move creates a strong offense.

Door gewone aanvallen met een speciale aanval te combineren, creëer je een sterk offensief.

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offense: Examples and translations in context

Driving without a license is considered a statutory offense in many countries.

Zonder rijbewijs rijden geldt in veel landen als een wettelijke overtreding.

Demerit points remain on your license for several years after the offense.

Strafpunten blijven na een overtreding nog meerdere jaren op je rijbewijs staan.

A statutory offense can result in a permanent criminal record if convicted.

Een wettelijke overtreding kan, bij veroordeling, tot een blijvend strafblad leiden.

Failure to pay taxes on time is a statutory offense with legal consequences.

Te laat belasting betalen is een wettelijke overtreding en heeft juridische gevolgen.

Being a false witness is considered a serious moral and legal offense.

Een valse getuigenis afleggen geldt als een ernstige morele én juridische overtreding.

Bo, masquerading as a therapist is a serious ethical offense.

Bo, je als therapeut voordoen is een ernstige ethische overtreding.

Bo, masquerading as a therapist is a serious ethical offense.

Bo, je als therapeut voordoen is een ernstige ethische overtreding.

Going on offense early in the project can lead to better results.

Vroeg in het project de aanval kiezen kan tot betere resultaten leiden.

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