Antonym: defence. Similar words: fence, sit on the fence, difference, indifference, make a difference, offend, offense, stiffen. Meaning: [ə'fens] 
n. 1. the action of attacking an enemy 2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score 3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended 4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others 5. a crime less serious than a felony.
n. 1. the action of attacking an enemy 2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score 3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended 4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others 5. a crime less serious than a felony. 
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(31) She never takes offence at anything.
(32) Espionage is a capital offence in this country.
(33) She takes offence at the slightest criticism.
(34) It's an offence to park on double yellow lines.
(35) She has not committed a criminal offence .
(36) The dog is an offence to the eye.
(37) Sorry, I didn't mean to cause offence .
(38) Don't take offence at what I said.
(39) He compounded the offence by calling his opponents liars.
(40) It's an offence to harbour the criminals.
(41) He was convicted of a serious driving offence.
(42) Does such an activity constitute a criminal offence?
(43) Punishment for a first offence is a fine.
(44) Driving under the influence is a very serious offence.
(45) This is a very serious offence.
(46) Both men were dismissed for a second bookable offence.
(47) Giving false informationis a punishable offence.
(47) Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and create good sentences.
(48) Possession of explosives is an extraditable offence.
(49) It's an offence to harbor the criminals.
(50) The offence carries a maximum sentence of five years.
(51) She is quick at taking offence.
(52) No one will take offence if you leave early.
(53) I'm sure he didn't mean to cause offence .
(54) Such an offence will lead to a summary fine.
(55) He is quick to take offence.
(56) The offence carries a mandatory life sentence.
(57) The offence carries a maximum fine of ￡500.
(58) It is an offence to serve alcohol to minors.
(59) In some countries,[sentencedict.com] importing drugs is a capital offence.
(60) They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.
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