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offense
noun
A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
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əˈfɛns
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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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He took offence at my question
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