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Offence
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offence (Brit.)
n.
attack; (Sports) side that pursues (rather than defends); misdeed; insult; state of being offended; transgression (also offense)
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Offense
Offense or Offence (see -ce/-se) may refer to:
- Offence (law), a violation of the penal law
- Offense (sports), the action of engaging an opposing team with the objective of scoring
- Offense (policy debate), arguments that make a definite value judgment about an advocacy
- The Offence, a 1972 drama film directed by Sidney Lumet
- "Offense" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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offence
Noun
1. the action of attacking an enemy
(synonym) offense, offensive
(hypernym) operation, military operation
(hyponym) counteroffensive
2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
(synonym) offense
(antonym) defense, defence, defending team
(hypernym) team, squad
3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
(synonym) umbrage, offense
(hypernym) anger, choler, ire
(derivation) pique, offend
4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
(synonym) discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
(hypernym) behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
(hyponym) derision, ridicule
(derivation) hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite
5. a crime less serious than a felony
(synonym) misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offense, violation, infringement
(hypernym) crime, law-breaking
(hyponym) disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peace
(derivation) transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break
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offence (Brit.)
n.
zločin; přestupek; urážka
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offence (Brit.)
Rzecz.
przestępstwo; wykroczenie; obraza; przykrość
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