Looking for the meaning of the word OFFENDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OFFENDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Offending
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfɛndɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing problems or displeasure
Short Definition:causing problems or displeasure
Examples:- she eliminated the offending foods from her diet
- they must redesign the offending section of road
Definition:
relating to the committing of an illegal act or the breaking of a rule
Short Definition:relating to committing of illegal act
Examples:- tougher penalties for offending motorists
- the focus of their work with young offenders was almost exclusively on their offending behaviour
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