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Minor crime, especially that committed by young people
Unjust or corrupt practice
Plural for a breaking of a law or rule
“Marking an unpatented article as patented to deceive the public is an offence punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars.”
Plural for immorality, or an act of immorality or sacrilege
“Nor does forgiveness involve excusing a sinful offence.”
Plural for a scornful or hurtful act or expression
“What must be broken is the power to make people pose, because the power to force people to pose is an offence to basic human dignity.”
Plural for annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult
“There are sometimes harsh opinions and views expressed, but it was never intended to cause offence to anyone.”
Plural for the shame, outrage or anger caused by a scandalous action or event
“For them, the offence felt from these slurs may be particularly intense.”
Plural for an attack or raid on an enemy
“Zeus, with his army of demons, launched an offence against Kronos and his army of betrayers.”
Plural for the state or quality of being obscene
Plural for an aggressive and violent physical act against a person or object
Plural for a witty remark
Plural for action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately
Plural for a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance
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