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or offence
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as in crime
a breaking of a moral or legal code
wartime offenses that are crimes against all of humanity
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as in offensive
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
combat casualties grew enormously as the weapons of offense became far more technologically advanced than defensive armor
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as in outrage
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
a diplomat never deliberately gives offense
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as in resentment
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
my mother was prone to take offense even at the most innocent remark
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offense
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Tren de Aragua is best known for petty crimes, such as retail theft, and for targeting other Venezuelan migrants.Ignacio Calderon, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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State law allows for children as young as 10 to be charged as adults for certain serious crimes, at least to start the case.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Russia’s ground offensive is crawling forward at tremendous cost in lives and equipment and will not deliver a decisive result.David Hambling, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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While the documentary finishes before the events of last year’s Hamas attack, which took the lives of roughly 1,200 people in Israel, its release comes at a time when war in the Middle East is accelerating, as Israel’s offensive in Gaza have left at least 42,500 people dead since October 8, 2023.Leah Asmelash, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The attack on Lord and other Goons beatings sparked community outrage, prompting marches, vigils and protests to demand accountability from police, school officials and politicians.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jam previously appeared at a Trump rally himself, sparking outrage — and a viral moment — after being introduced and misgendered by Trump as an avid supporter of his campaign.Thania Garcia, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite their sharp policy differences, both parties are responding to American workers’ resentment and frustration with decades of feeling left behind by the modern economy.Maria Flynn, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Elliot Page translates vitality and promise as the young teen, while a blood-freezing Catherine Keener is the sinister embodiment of resentment and cruelty.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
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TikTokers take turns being the fleeing suspect and bratty cop, exchanging insults and trying to get under each other’s skin, with some getting pretty personal, but most staying lighthearted.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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At first, Channing and Wiest weren’t satisfied with the insults in the script.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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There’s no easy solution for Sports Interactive, no path forward that’s not going to upset some fans of the game, who are already frothing with anger on the company’s forums.Barry Collins, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sure, plenty of viewers found Ariel’s anger with the bakery irritating.Abby Monteil, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
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Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Will Fairview’s high-powered attack, headlined by star senior wideout/running back Jordan Rechel, be enough to make noise in the playoffs after a so-so regular-season schedule?Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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