offence

Meanings

• noun

  An act or behavior that harms, abuses, or violates someone or something.

  - "His offensive actions towards his colleagues led to his termination."
  - "The offensive odor coming from the kitchen was unbearable."

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Antonyms

defence , defense

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with offence
defiance , advance , dance , chance , enhance , dance , expanse

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Variants

List of all variants of offence that leads to same result
offence , offences , offense , offenseless , offenses , grass is always greener , the grass is always greener , the grass is always greener on the other side , the grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence) , the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

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Etymology

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The word 'offence' comes from the Old French word 'offense', which means 'displeasure' or 'injury'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'offence' is also used in sports to refer to a violation of the rules.

2. In some legal systems, the term 'offence' is used interchangeably with the term 'crime'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime: Offence is a broader term that includes crimes, but also encompasses less serious infractions.

2. Discrimination: Offence can take the form of discrimination, such as racial, gender, or religious discrimination.

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Culture

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Offence has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore power dynamics and social norms. For example, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn deals with the offensive treatment of African Americans during that time period.

How to Memorize "offence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is being harmed or disrespected. Imagine their emotions and the impact of the offensive behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'offence' with the feeling of displeasure or harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Offensive Odors Cause Harm' to remember the definition of offence.

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