offenses
Pronunciation: [əˈfɛnsɪz]
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Context: “law”
(noun) offenses are actions that break the law. They can range from small rules like speeding to serious crimes like robbery. If someone commits an offense, they might get in trouble with the police.
Example
He apologized for his offenses and promised to follow the rules better now.
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She didn't think her speeding was a serious offense at all.
Example
What kinds of offenses do people usually get punished for?
Context: “relationships”
(noun) offenses can also mean things that upset or hurt someone’s feelings. If someone does something that bothers you, that’s an offense to you.
Example
She didn't mean to cause any offenses, and she quickly said sorry.
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His comment was such an offense that it made her really sad.
Example
Have I offended you with anything I said?
Context: “sports”
(noun) in sports, offenses refer to the actions of the team that is trying to score points. It's about how they move and play to get the ball into the other team's goal.
Example
Their offense was really strong during the game, and they scored many goals.
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The team's offense was so weak that they didn't score any points all match.
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How can the team improve their offense for the next game?
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