adj
Uncommon
offending
uh-FEHN-dihng
Offending (adj) means Guilty of a wrongdoing; the one responsible for a problem. Example: “The offending pipe was replaced before it burst again.”
adj
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Guilty of a wrongdoing; the one responsible for a problem.
"The offending pipe was replaced before it burst again."
"Please remove the offending paragraph before you submit the essay."
How to use offending
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thing (or person) that's causing the problem — the culprit.
Common pairings
the offending item
the offending party
remove the offending
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Antonyms
unoffending
Rhymes for offending
ending
sending
bending
lending
pending
mending
spending
unending
blending
trending
defending
ascending
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Frequently asked questions
What does “offending” mean?
The word “offending” means guilty of a wrongdoing; the one responsible for a problem. In plain terms, the thing (or person) that's causing the problem — the culprit.
How do you pronounce “offending”?
“Offending” is pronounced uh-FEHN-dihng (/əˈfɛndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “offending” in a sentence?
Here is “offending” used in a sentence: “The offending pipe was replaced before it burst again.”
What part of speech is “offending”?
“Offending” is an adjective.
Is “offending” a common word?
“Offending” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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