offense — an act of attacking or aggression
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of attacking or aggression
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfens/
Korean meaning: 공격, 공격행위
Korean pronunciation: 어-펜스 (강세: 펜스)
Example Sentences
- My cooking is so bad, even the smoke detector takes offense.
- The basketball team's offense scored 120 points.
- Parking in a handicapped space is a serious offense.
offense
NOUN//əˈfens//
an act of attacking or aggression

an armored warrior charges forward with his sword raised high, leading other soldiers behind him. He breaks through the castle's wooden gate with fierce determination and aggressive momentum. The defending guards stumble backward as the attacking force pushes into their territory. Castle defenders raise their shields and weapons to protect themselves from the incoming assault. an act of attacking or aggression
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Intense offense meets solid defense!
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Origin
라틴어 'offendere'에서 유래. '~에게 맞서다, 공격하다'는 의미에서 발전하여 현재의 '공격, 기분 상함, 위반'의 뜻을 갖게 되었다.
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“My cooking is so bad, even the smoke detector takes offense.”
“The basketball team's offense scored 120 points.”
“Parking in a handicapped space is a serious offense.”
“No offense, but your haircut looks like you stuck your finger in an electrical socket.”
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