1. Noun
See Offense.
2. Noun
The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront or an injury.
3. Noun
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
4. Noun
A cause or occasion of stumbling or of sin.
5. Noun
a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
Vocabulary classified under Law
6. Noun
a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
7. Noun
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Vocabulary classified under Education
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