offense in German
offense in German is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein — offense means a wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
offense in German
Vergehen
The act of offending.
beleidigt sein
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
gekränkt sein
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
What does "offense" mean?
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noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
"Parking on a double yellow line is an offense that carries a fine."
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noun A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting or disrespectful.
"He took offense when his friend laughed at his old coat."
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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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What is "offense" in German?
"offense" in German is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein. 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 German, "offense" is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein.
Are there other ways to say "offense" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "offense": Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein.
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