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of·fense

offense

 
 
pronunciation:
fens [or] aw fens  for sense 5 and 6
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin.
After the drunk driver's third offense, the judge sent him to jail.
synonyms:
crime
similar words:
violation
definition 2: a feeling of being angry or upset.
I take offense at your remarks.
similar words:
outrage, violation
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