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offenses

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛnsɪz]

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Learn how to use offenses in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

The team's offense was so weak that they didn't score any points all match.

Example

How can the team improve their offense for the next game?

How to pronounce offenses

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛnsɪz]

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