|
offense
has definitions from the fields of law,criminal law,military,sport
|
|
| 1 |
[ noun ] a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms Used in print (The Dallas Morning News,...)Texas ' 545 - yard spree against Washington_State gave the Longhorns a 3 - game total offense of 1512 yards ( 1065 rushing and 447 passing ) a new SWC high . Completing 12 of 15 passes for 174 yards , the Aggies had a total offense of 361 yards . Related terms behavior derision rebuff insult indelicacy presumption insolence hurt |
| 2 |
[ noun ] (law,criminal law) a crime less serious than a felony
Used in print (Randall Stewart, "A Little History, a Little Honesty: A...)Lincoln understood this better than most when he said in his `` Second Inaugural '' that God `` gives to both North and South this terrible war , as the woe due to those by whom the offense came '' . Related terms crime perjury disorderly_conduct sedition false_pretence indecent_exposure conflict |
| 3 |
[ noun ] a feeling of anger caused by being offended
Examples "he took offence at my question" Used in print (Dell Shannon, The Ace of Spades....)Usually she marked the few who did thank_you , you did n't get that kind much in a place like this : and she played a little game with herself , seeing how downright rude she could act to the others , before they 'd take offense , threaten to call the manager . |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| * |
|