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offence

/əˈfɛns/

Translations

offencenoun

offences

/əˈfɛns/

She took offence at his rude remark.

Она обиделась на его грубое замечание.

The man was charged with a serious offence.

Мужчину обвинили в серьёзном преступлении.

Additional translations

Synonyms

offenceadjective

/əˈfɛns/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "offence provisions") to denote relation to an offence.

offencenoun

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

He was charged with a serious offence after the incident.

Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult or disregard.

She took offence at his rude remarks during the meeting.

An attacking action or strategy; the act or means of attacking an opponent, especially in sports or military contexts.

The coach believes the team's offence will overpower their rivals.

Words or actions that cause hurt feelings, annoyance, or resentment; an insult or affront.

No offence intended, but I think your calculation is wrong.

offenceadjective

Relating to or connected with an offence; offence-related (used attributively).

The new offence provisions tighten legal loopholes.