offense

• Substantiv, das eine illegale Handlung oder einen Verstoß gegen eine Regel oder ein Gesetz bezeichnet, oder das Gefühl der Kränkung, das durch eine vermutete Beleidigung oder Ungerechtigkeit hervorgerufen wird.

A noun referring to an illegal act, a breach of a rule or law, or a feeling of resentment or hurt caused by a perceived insult or wrongdoing.

1. Crime or illegal actB1formallegal

   An illegal act or a breach of a law or rule.

   Straftat

   • He was charged with a serious criminal offense.
   • Driving without a license is a punishable offense.
   • The court deals with minor offenses like traffic violations.

   Synonymebreachcrimedelinquencyfelonyinfractionmisdemeanortransgressiontrespassviolationwrongdoing

2. Resentment or hurt feelingsB1formal

   A feeling of annoyance or upset caused by a perceived insult or disrespect.

   Gekränktheit

   • She took offense at his rude comment.
   • No offense was intended by my remark.
   • He caused great offense by arriving late to the ceremony.

   Synonymeannoyancedispleasurehuffhurtindignationirritationpiqueresentmentumbragevexation

   Antonymedelightgratificationhappinesspleasuresatisfaction

3. Attacking teamB1formalamericansport

   The team or players that are trying to score points in a game.

   Angriff

   • The offense scored a touchdown in the final minute.
   • The team's offense was unstoppable during the match.
   • The coach focused on improving the offense's strategy.

   Synonymeattack

   Antonymedefense