offense

əˈfɛns
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Translation of offense into German

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Noun

1.

insult

US
act of causing someone to feel hurt
US
  • His rude comment was taken as an offense.Sein unhöflicher Kommentar wurde als Beleidigung aufgefasst.
2.

legal violation

US
act of breaking a law or rule
US
  • His offense led to a court trial..Sein Vergehen führte zu einem Gerichtsverfahren
3.

anger

US
feeling of being upset or annoyed
US
  • She took offense at the rude joke.Sie empfand den unhöflichen Witz als Kränkung.
4.

sports

TECH.US
team part focused on scoring
TECH.US
  • The offense played exceptionally well today.Die Offensive hat heute außergewöhnlich gut gespielt.
5.

sport

TECH.US
strategy used to score in sports
TECH.US
  • The team's offense was unstoppable in the game.Die Offensive der Mannschaft war im Spiel nicht zu stoppen.
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Expressions with offense: examples in English and translations in German

beleidigt sein
Anstoß nehmen
She took offense at the joke about her family..
nichts für ungut
No offense, but I think you're wrong.
die Strafe passt zur Tat
Parents should make sure the punishment fits the offense.
Todsünde
unverzeihliches Vergehen
Leaving the toilet seat up is a hanging offense in this house.
Nichts für ungut, aber
No offense, but your idea needs more work.
Straftatbestand
Verbrechen
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
dasVergehennn.

She was sentenced to two years on probation for her first offense.

Sie wurde für ihr erstes Vergehen zu zwei Jahren auf Bewährung verurteilt.

dieStraftatnf.

He was reminded that lying on oath is a serious criminal offense.

Er wurde daran erinnert, dass Lügen unter Eid eine schwere Straftat ist.

derAngriffnm.

Our offense finally found a groove and started scoring almost every possession.

Unser Angriff fand endlich seinen Rhythmus und punktete fast bei jedem Ballbesitz.

dieOffensivenf.

The coach emphasized the importance of a strong offense for success.

Der Trainer betonte die Bedeutung einer starken Offensive für den Erfolg.

dieBeleidigungnf.

Her words were an offense that he couldn't simply forget.

Ihre Worte waren eine Beleidigung, die er nicht einfach vergessen konnte.

derVerstoßnm.

Because it was your first offense, the security guard let it slide.

Weil es dein erster Verstoß war, ließ der Sicherheitsmann es durchgehen.

derAnstoßnm.

A man took offense to the song so bitter and cold.

Ein Mann nahm Anstoß an den Song so bitter und kalt.

dasVerbrechennn.

Attempted murder is a grave offense with severe legal consequences.

Versuchter Mord ist ein schweres Verbrechen mit gravierenden rechtlichen Konsequenzen.

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Other translations for offense:

  • Tatnf.
  • Sturmnm.

offense: Examples and translations in context

Pirating films is considered a serious offense in many countries.

Das Raubkopieren von Filmen gilt in vielen Ländern als schweres Vergehen.

Blood doping is a serious offense that can end athletic careers abruptly.

Blutdoping ist ein ernstes Vergehen, das sportliche Karrieren abrupt beenden kann.

He argued that the offense was unintentional and deserved a lighter punishment.

Er argumentierte, dass das Vergehen unbeabsichtigt war und eine mildere Strafe verdiente.

The judge decided to pardon the defendant for their minor offense.

Der Richter beschloss, dem Angeklagten sein geringfügiges Vergehen nachzusehen.

They were sentenced to community service rather than facing jail time for their offense.

Statt einer Haftstrafe wurden sie für ihr Vergehen zu gemeinnütziger Arbeit verurteilt.

She felt the penal measures were too harsh for the minor offense.

Sie empfand die Strafmaßnahmen für das geringfügige Vergehen als zu hart.

They discussed the potential offense in the context of public safety measures.

Sie diskutierten über das mögliche Vergehen im Zusammenhang mit Maßnahmen zur öffentlichen Sicherheit.

Many felt that a slap on the wrist was not enough for such a serious offense.

Viele empfanden, dass eine Verwarnung für ein so schweres Vergehen nicht ausreichte.

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