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offence
noun(of-fence)
a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
Synonyms: offense,
offence
noun(of-fence)
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
Synonyms: offense,
Antonyms: defence,
offence
noun(of-fence)
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
Synonyms: offense, umbrage,
Examples:
He took offence at my question.
offence
noun(of-fence)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity,
offence
noun(of-fence)
the action of attacking an enemy
Synonyms: offense, offensive,

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