offense

nounB1 · Intermediate

Act of making someone angry or breaking a rule.

Meanings of «offense»

1 · noun

a crime or an illegal act

Speeding is a common offense in this city.

2 · noun

a feeling of anger or hurt caused by something

He quickly apologized so as not to give offense.

Similar: insultaffrontupset

3 · noun

the players or actions that try to score in a sport

Our offense scored twice in the first half.

Similar: attackattacking teamattacking players

Translation

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The difference between similar words

an act that breaks a rule

sina bad act against religious or moral rulesLying is a sin in many religions.

offensean act that breaks the lawDriving without a license is an offense.

violationbreaking a rule, a law or someone's rightsReading my mail is a violation of my privacy.

transgressionformalbreaking a rule or moral limitHe was forgiven for his youthful transgressions.

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