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offense

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈfɛns/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈfɛns or, for Sport, ˈɔfɛns, ˈɑfɛns/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ə fens′ or, for 7–9, ô′fens, of′ens)

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offense
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Sense: A misdeed

Synonyms:

transgression, crime , sin

Sense: An attack

Synonyms:

assault , attack

Sense: Resentment

Synonyms:

resentment , indignation, displeasure, hurt , anger

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