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offences

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛn.sɪz]

Word

Learn how to use offences in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) an act that breaks the law or is considered wrong. It can be something serious, like stealing, or something less serious, like a minor rule breaking.

Example

He was charged with several offences, but none were too serious.

Example

She had no offences on her record, showing she always followed the law.

Example

What types of offences are usually punished more harshly?

Context: “emotions/relationships”

(noun) something that someone says or does that makes another person feel hurt or upset. This can happen when someone feels disrespected or ignored.

Example

She apologized for the offences she didn't mean to cause.

Example

His words were unkind, and they created many offences among his friends.

Example

Have you ever faced offences from someone close to you?

How to pronounce offences

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛn.sɪz]

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