offence
/əˈfɛns/
noun
- An illegal act; a crime.
- The new law makes it an offence to park in front of a fire hydrant.
- Stealing is a serious offence that can lead to jail time.
- The driver was charged with a traffic offence for running a red light.
- Feelings of hurt, annoyance, or resentment caused by something said or done.
- He took offence at her joke and refused to speak to her.
- No offence intended, but I think you made a mistake in the report.
- She caused offence by arriving late to the wedding ceremony.
- The act of attacking or the means of attacking (in sports or military contexts).
- The team's offence scored three goals in the first half.
- The general planned a strong offence against the enemy's position.
- In chess, a good offence often puts your opponent on the defensive.
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