offense
/əˈfens/
of · fense
əˈ · fens
English Definition
n. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act
Significado en Español
delito, ofensa
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tội phạm, sự xúc phạm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “offense”:
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A
crime
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B
virtue
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C
obedience
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D
compliance
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A — crime.
“offense” means n. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act
Common questions about “offense”
What does “offense” mean?
offense — n. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act. In Chinese: 犯罪，违法行为.
How do you pronounce “offense”?
offense is pronounced /əˈfens/. It breaks into 2 syllables: of · fense.
Is “offense” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. offense appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
