offense
intermediateB1/əˈfɛns/ · of-fense
An act or occurrence that causes harm or injury; a violation of a law or a moral principle.
Meanings
An act or occurrence that causes harm or injury; a violation of a law or a moral principle.
ایسی عمل یا واقعہ جو نقصان یا چوٹ کا باعث بنتا ہے؛ قانون یا اخلاقی اصول کی خلاف ورزی.
دھوکہ
dhoka
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- offense against the law
- serious offense
- offense to one's dignity
Example Sentences
His offense was considered serious by the court.
اس کا دھوکہ عدالت کی نظر میں سنگین سمجھا گیا۔
Us ka dhoka adalat ki nazar mein sangin samjha gaya.
She took offense at his rude remarks.
اس نے اس کی بےادب تبصروں پر دھوکہ محسوس کیا۔
Us ne us ki be-adab tabsaron par dhoka mehsoos kiya.
He committed an offense that could lead to imprisonment.
اس نے ایسا دھوکہ کیا جو قید کی سزا کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Us ne aisa dhoka kiya jo qaid ki saza ka baa'is ban sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'offense' as an act taking you 'off' the path of legal conduct.
Visualize a red stop sign indicating a violation of rules.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غلطی ایسی نہ ہو کہ گزر جائے وقت کی قید میں، کہ بعد میں تو الزام ہوں، اور معاف نہ ہو پائے۔
Ghalti aisi na ho ke guzr jaaye waqt ki qaid mein, ke baad mein to ilzaam hon, aur maaf na ho paaye.
Such a mistake should not be made that it passes under the captivity of time, that later one is blamed and cannot be forgiven.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بولی کا دھوکہ نہ دے، عمل کی کثافت دکھا۔
Boli ka dhoka na de, amal ki kasafat dikha.
Do not mislead with words, show the substance of actions.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "offendere" — to strike against
First known use: 14th century
The word 'offense' has evolved from the Latin 'offendere', meaning 'to strike against'. It has taken on various meanings throughout the years, encompassing legal, moral, and emotional connotations.