offense

suç, yasa dışı eylem B2

an illegal or immoral act that violates a law or moral code

He was fined for a minor traffic offense last week.

• The court sentenced the defendant for a serious criminal offense.
• Students who cheat on exams commit an academic offense.
• The new regulation defines environmental offenses more strictly.
• International law classifies war crimes as grave offenses against humanity.

• commit an offense · suç işlemek The driver committed a traffic offense by running the red light.
• minor offense · küçük suç Parking in a no-parking zone is considered a minor offense.
• be charged with an offense She was charged with a felony offense after the investigation.
• commit an offense He committed a minor offense.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: violationcrime

alınma, gücenme, kırılma B1

a feeling of being upset or resentful because of a perceived insult or injustice

He didn't mean to insult her, but she took offense anyway.

• The politician's remarks sparked offense among the audience.
• When you criticize someone's work, try not to cause offense.
• Cultural differences can lead to unintended offense in international settings.
• The professor explained how subtle language choices can minimize offense in academic writing.

• take offense at · kırgınlık duymak She took offense at his sarcastic comment during the meeting.
• take offense at sth People often take offense when jokes are misunderstood.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey