Offence Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Offence? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Synonyms, Antonyms, Related sentences, How to pronounce? Words ending with Offence, Derivations, Words starting with Offence, Example sentences and more...

Offence meaning

Word: Offence

How to pronounce: əˈfens

Noun

Definitions:

1. A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

Example sentences: "The new offence of obtaining property by deception"

2. Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself.

Example sentences: "He made it clear he'd taken offence"

3. The action of attacking someone or something.

Example sentences: "Reductions in strategic offence arsenals"


Synonyms:

misdemeanor

delicts

wrongdoing

misdemeanour

misbehavior

felony

crime

delinquency

breach of law

affront

offense

misdeed

frauds

misconduct

huff

peeve

malfeasance

charge

violent crime

misbehaviour

slur

violation

breach

infringement

transgression

trespass

criminal act

insult

grievance

indignity

slight

tort

delict

resentment

umbrage

outrage

assault

attack

onset


Antonyms:

law


Derivations:

offender

offensive

offend

offensively


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Offence in Other Languages...

Spanish: Delito

German: Straftat

French: Infraction

Italian: Reato

Turkish: Suç


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