offense

• Nom désignant un acte illégal ou une infraction à une règle ou à une loi, ou encore un sentiment de vexation ou de ressentiment provoqué par une insulte ou une injustice perçue.

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.

   Infraction (droit pénal)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreachcrimedelinquencyfelonyinfractionmisdemeanortransgressiontrespassviolationwrongdoing

2. Resentment or hurt feelingsB1formal

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

   Offense (ressenti d'être blessé)

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

   Synonymesannoyancedispleasurehuffhurtindignationirritationpiqueresentmentumbragevexation

   Antonymesdelightgratificationhappinesspleasuresatisfaction

3. Attacking teamB1formalamericansport

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

   Attaque (équipe en phase offensive)

   • 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.

   Synonymesattack

   Antonymesdefense