offense (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈfɛns/
Definition
An act that violates a law or a rule, or that causes someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset.
Examples
The player was charged with a serious offense.
His rude comment caused great offense to the guests.
Committing an offense can lead to a fine or imprisonment.
How to Use offense
- offense against (prepositional phrase)
- An act that violates a law or moral principle concerning a specific entity. — "The crime was an offense against humanity."
- offense to (prepositional phrase)
- Something that causes hurt, anger, or upset to someone. — "His crude language was a great offense to the listeners."
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