offense

• Sustantivo que designa una acción ilegal o transgresión de una norma o ley, o el sentimiento de agravio o molestia causado por una ofensa o injusticia percibida.

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.

   Delito o infracción

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbreachcrimedelinquencyfelonyinfractionmisdemeanortransgressiontrespassviolationwrongdoing

2. Resentment or hurt feelingsB1formal

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

   resentimiento u ofensa

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

   Sinónimosannoyancedispleasurehuffhurtindignationirritationpiqueresentmentumbragevexation

   Antónimosdelightgratificationhappinesspleasuresatisfaction

3. Attacking teamB1formalamericansport

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

   Equipo atacante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattack

   Antónimosdefense