Offence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The action of attacking an enemy.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The offence against the fortified stronghold began under the cover of darkness, with waves of infantry surging forward in coordinated formation.
- Throughout history, several bold offensives led by powerful generals brought strategic territories under control.
- Before sunrise, troops silently navigated treacherous terrain as the sneak offence rolled onward against its foes.
- Intelligence reports would reveal months later that enemy forces anticipated the main offence, regrouping before counterattacking decisively.
- Hysteria permeated the air as townspeople discovered enemy scouts watching them closely in preparation of an impending offence.
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Meaning 2
The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
A feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 4
A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- His careless remark was taken as a grave offence by the family.
- The company's failure to address the issue was seen as a serious offence to the community.
- The politician's scandalous behavior was considered a major offence against public trust.
- Her thoughtless comment was considered an offence to the entire team.
- The violent act was an offence against humanity and would not be tolerated.
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Meaning 5
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- His abrupt departure from the meeting caused great offence to those in attendance who had travelled from afar to discuss the matter.
- Her lack of consideration towards the team's hard work and effort gave great offence to her colleagues.
- It was an unintentional slight, but her thoughtless remark caused offence to many who had lost loved ones in the war.
- His sarcastic comment at the awards ceremony was a source of offence to the winners, and a retraction was issued later.
- Her actions at the funeral gave offence to the family, and a public apology was eventually offered.