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offense in Finnish

offense in Finnish is lainrikkomus, loukkaus, rike — offense means a wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.

offense in Finnish

lainrikkomus
noun
The act of offending.
loukkaus
noun
The act of offending.
rike
noun
The act of offending.
rikos
noun
The act of offending.
loukkaantuminen
noun
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
hyökkäys
noun
(team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
hyökkäyspää
noun
(team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
hyökkääjät
noun
(team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

What does "offense" mean?

  1. noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
    "Parking on a double yellow line is an offense that carries a fine."
  2. noun A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting or disrespectful.
    "He took offense when his friend laughed at his old coat."
  3. noun In sports, the team or players trying to score, as opposed to defense.
    "The coach changed the offense so the team could attack down the wings."
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offense in a sentence

  • Parking on a double yellow line is an offense that carries a fine.
  • Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states.
  • He took offense when his friend laughed at his old coat.
  • She took offense at the joke about her accent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "offense" in Finnish?
"offense" in Finnish is lainrikkomus, loukkaus, rike. offense means: A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
How do you use "offense" in a sentence?
Example: "Parking on a double yellow line is an offense that carries a fine." In Finnish, "offense" is lainrikkomus, loukkaus, rike.
Are there other ways to say "offense" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "offense": lainrikkomus, loukkaus, rike, rikos, loukkaantuminen, hyökkäys.
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