Pronunciation: /əˈfɛns/
noun an annoyance or resentment caused by a perceived insult or disregard
A1 He accidentally caused offense by forgetting her birthday.
A2 She didn't mean to give offense with her comment.
B1 The company issued an apology for any offense caused by their advertisement.
B2 The politician's remarks sparked widespread offense among the public.
C1 The artist's controversial work was met with both praise and offense.
C2 The comedian's jokes pushed the boundaries of what some considered acceptable offense.
formal Committing an offense against the law can result in serious consequences.
informal I didn't mean to cause any offense with my comment.
slang Dude, that joke was totally offensive!
figurative Her bold fashion choices were seen as an offense to traditional style norms.
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