A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
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Examples for "offence"
Examples for "offence"
1Police have said potential offenders may be committing a public order offence.
2Police said an investigation into the second offence was now under way.
3It is the second large fine imposed for this type of offence.
4We in Ireland were innocent of such a heinous offence against nature.
5Eleven of his students reported him to the authorities for this 'offence'.
1The Giants' offense didn't exactly help itself either in the second half.
2We're no good at riddles, Jimmy said; at which Danny took offense.
3Sara saw that he noted her unspoken words and hadn't taken offense.
4Prescott said he believes the offense found its stride in recent weeks.
5After a scoreless first period the second period had plenty of offense.
1Yes; but not to carry your curiosity to the point of discourtesy.
2The discourtesy of the act aroused the most bitter resentment at Athens.
3He then proceeded to meet the first charge, that of personal discourtesy.
4It were no virtue, but great discourtesy, if we did not mourn.
5It's the insinuation and discourtesy I find weighs heavy on my spirit.
Translations for offensive activity