Offence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈfens|  American pronunciation of the word offence
Brit.  |əˈfens|  British pronunciation of the word offence

noun

- the action of attacking an enemy (syn: offense, offensive)
- the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score (syn: offense)
- a feeling of anger caused by being offended (syn: offense, umbrage)
he took offence at my question
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others (syn: discourtesy, offense)
- a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right (syn: offense)

Extra examples

He was found guilty and fined $250 for each offense.

Penalties for a first offense range from fines to jail time.

Our team has the best offense in the league.

The quarterback directs the offense.

The team needs some work on its offense.

The team plays good offense.

The possession of stolen property is a criminal offence.

Punishment for a first offence is a fine.

His solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.

The bill makes it an offence to carry a knife.

The problem was how to say 'no' to her without causing offence.

Don't be upset by what he said; he meant no offence (=did not intend to offend anyone).

She takes offence at every remark.

Best defence is offence.

Every ordinary offence does not disentitle a son to the love of his father.

Word forms

noun
singular: offence
plural: offences
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