offending

• Qualifie ce qui provoque du mécontentement, de la colère ou de l'offense ; souvent utilisé pour désigner une chose précise qui cause un problème ou une réaction négative.

Describes something that causes displeasure, anger, or resentment; often used to refer to the specific thing that is causing a problem or negative reaction.

1. Breaking a law or ruleB2formal

   Acting in a way that violates a law, regulation, or accepted standard.

   en infraction

   • The offending driver was issued a ticket for speeding.
   • The company was fined for its offending practices.
   • The offending player was suspended from the game.

   Synonymescriminalculpabledelinquentguilty

   Antonymescompliantinnocentlawfullegalobservant

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de blessure, de colère ou d'indignation, généralement à cause d'une remarque ou d'un acte.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by a remark or action.

1. Cause displeasure or hurt feelingsB1formal

   To cause someone to feel upset, angry, or resentful, usually by something said or done.

   offenser

   • His rude comments offended many people at the party.
   • She didn't mean to offend anyone with her joke.
   • I hope I haven't offended you by my directness.

   Synonymesaffrontangerdispleasehurtinsultpiqueprovokeresentupsetvex

   Antonymesappeasecomfortdelightgratifypleasesatisfysoothe

2. Violate a rule or standardB2formal

   To break a law, rule, or moral standard.

   Enfreindre, violer une règle ou une norme

   • The company offended against safety regulations.
   • He offended the code of conduct by lying under oath.
   • Their actions offended the principles of justice.

   Synonymesbreachbreakcontravenedefydisobeyinfringetransgressviolate

   Antonymescomplyconformobeyrespect