offences
Pronunciation: [əˈfɛn.sɪz]
Word
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?
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