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OFFENDING

(adj., verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Offending.

Offending - as an adjective

Offending against or breaking a law or rule

Example: "Contracts offending against the statute were canceled"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unoffending

Offending - as a verb

To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

Example: "Your accusations offend me deeply."

To feel or become offended; to take insult.

Example: "Don't worry. i don't offend easily."

To physically harm, pain.

Example: "Strong light offends the eye."

To annoy, cause discomfort or resent.

Example: "Physically enjoyable frivolity can still offend the conscience"

To sin, transgress divine law or moral rules.

To transgress or violate a law or moral requirement.

To cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall.

Offending - as a noun

The act of committing an offence.

Example Sentences

"The offending vehicle was parked in a no-parking zone."
"She couldn't help but notice the offending odor in the room."
"The offending website contained explicit content."
"The offending player was given a red card for his violent behavior."
"The teacher reprimanded the offending student for disrupting the class."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is OFFENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is OFFENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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