offence


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offence (Brit.)
n. attack; (Sports) side that pursues (rather than defends); misdeed; insult; state of being offended; transgression (also offense)

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offence

Noun
1. the action of attacking an enemy
(synonym) offense, offensive
(hypernym) operation, military operation
(hyponym) counteroffensive
2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
(synonym) offense
(antonym) defense, defence, defending team
(hypernym) team, squad
3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
(synonym) umbrage, offense
(hypernym) anger, choler, ire
(derivation) pique, offend
4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
(synonym) discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
(hypernym) behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
(hyponym) derision, ridicule
(derivation) hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite
5. a crime less serious than a felony
(synonym) misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offense, violation, infringement
(hypernym) crime, law-breaking
(hyponym) disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peace
(derivation) transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break


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offence (Brit.)
n. zločin; přestupek; urážka

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offence (Brit.)
Rzecz. przestępstwo; wykroczenie; obraza; przykrość