Pronunciation: /əˈfɛns/
noun a thing that causes anger or annoyance
A1 He accidentally caused offence by forgetting his friend's birthday.
A2 She apologized immediately when she realized her words had caused offence.
B1 The company's advertisement was deemed to be inoffensive and did not cause any offence.
B2 The comedian's jokes crossed the line and caused widespread offence among the audience.
C1 The politician's remarks were taken out of context and led to a national debate on freedom of speech and offence.
C2 The artist's controversial exhibit sparked heated discussions on the boundaries of artistic expression and offence.
formal Committing an offence against the law can result in serious consequences.
informal I didn't mean to cause any offence with my comment.
slang He got arrested for his latest offence.
figurative Her actions were seen as an offence to the traditions of the community.
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