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offense

/ɒfˈɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does offense mean?

noun

The act of committing a crime or a wrongdoing, or a feeling of hurt or resentment caused by a wrong done to someone.

Example

"The player's offense was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct."

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