offence

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an illegal act or crime, a feeling of resentment or hurt caused by a perceived insult, or the act of attacking or challenging someone or something.

frNom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner un acte illégal ou un crime, un sentiment de blessure ou d'offense causé par une insulte perçue, ou un acte d'attaque ou de défi envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать незаконное действие или преступление, чувство обиды или оскорбления, вызванное воспринимаемым оскорблением, или акт нападения или вызова кому-либо или чему-либо.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede referirse a una acción ilegal o delito, un sentimiento de ofensa o agravio causado por una percepción de insulto, o un acto de ataque o provocación contra alguien o algo.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es kann eine Straftat oder einen Rechtsverstoß bezeichnen, das Gefühl der Kränkung oder Beleidigung durch eine als verletzend empfundene Handlung oder Äußerung, oder einen Angriff bzw. eine Herausforderung gegenüber jemandem oder etwas.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar um ato ilegal ou crime, um sentimento de mágoa ou insulto causado por algo percebido como ofensa, ou um ataque ou afronta a alguém ou algo.zh名词，有多种含义：可指违法行为或罪行；也可指因受到冒犯而产生的被触怒或受侮辱的感觉；还可指攻击或挑衅的行为。arاسم متعدد المعاني: يدل على فعل غير قانوني أو جريمة، أو شعور بالإهانة أو الغضب الناتج عن إساءة متصورة، أو فعل اعتداء أو هجوم على شخص أو شيء.

1. Attack against an enemy B2 formal

   The action of attacking an opponent or enemy in a conflict.

   • The general ordered a swift offence against the enemy's flank.
   • The army's offence was well-coordinated and effective.
   • They launched a surprise offence at dawn.

   frOffensive (attaque contre un ennemi)ruНаступлениеesAtaque contra el enemigodeAngriffptOfensivazh进攻arهجوم

   Synonymes: aggressionassaultattackoffensiveonslaughtstrike

   Antonymes: defense

2. Scoring team in sports B1 formal american sport

   The team that has possession of the ball or puck and is attempting to score points.

   • The team's offence struggled to break through the defense.
   • The quarterback leads the offence down the field.
   • A strong offence is key to winning the game.

   frAttaque (en sport)ruНападениеesequipo atacantedeAngriffptAtaquezh进攻方arالهجوم

   Synonymes: attack

3. Feeling of resentment B1 formal

   A feeling of anger or hurt caused by a perceived insult or disrespect.

   • He took offence at her casual remark.
   • No offence was intended by my comment.
   • She caused offence by arriving late to the ceremony.

   frressentimentruОбидаesresentimientodeGekränktheitptOfensazh被冒犯的感觉arالإحساس بالإهانة

   Synonymes: annoyancedudgeonhurtindignationpiqueresentmentumbrage

   Antonymes: delightgratificationpleasuresatisfaction

4. Lack of politeness B2 formal

   Behavior that is rude or disrespectful, wounding the feelings of others.

   • His blunt words were a serious offence against etiquette.
   • The comedian's jokes were considered an offence to good taste.
   • She apologized for any offence caused by her behavior.

   frImpolitesseruОскорблениеesFalta de cortesíadeBeleidigungptOfensazh冒犯arإساءة

   Synonymes: discourtesydisrespectimpolitenessincivilityrudeness

   Antonymes: considerationcourtesypolitenessrespect

5. Punishable act B2 formal legal

   An illegal act that is punishable by law, typically considered evil or harmful.

   • Driving without a license is a criminal offence.
   • He was charged with a serious offence against the state.
   • The law defines theft as a punishable offence.

   frInfraction pénaleruПравонарушениеesDelito punibledeStraftatptInfração penalzh违法行为arجريمة

   Synonymes: breachcrimefelonyinfractionmisdemeanortransgressionviolationwrongdoing

• offences plural form
• offences' possessive plural form
• offence's possessive singular form