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offence
noun
a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- O
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- FFENC
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
noun
the action of attacking an enemy
noun
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
noun
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
“he took offence at my question”
noun
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
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Example Sentences
he took offence at my question
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