offending

[əˈfɛndɪŋ]

offending Definition

  • 1causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset
  • 2breaking a law or rule

Using offending: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "offending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His offending remarks caused her to leave the room.

  • Example

    The offending vehicle was towed away by the police.

  • Example

    The offending party was asked to leave the premises.

  • Example

    The company was fined for their offending behavior.

offending Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with offending

  • a specific item or element that is causing offense or controversy

    Example

    The offending article was removed from the website after receiving backlash from readers.

  • a material or chemical that is causing harm or damage

    Example

    The factory was shut down due to the release of an offending substance into the nearby river.

  • a specific part of a legal document or contract that is in violation of the law or regulations

    Example

    The offending clause was removed from the contract before it was signed.

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Summary: offending in Brief

The term 'offending' [əˈfɛndɪŋ] refers to causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset, or breaking a law or rule. It can be used to describe remarks, behavior, or substances that are causing harm or damage. Examples include 'The offending vehicle was towed away by the police.' and 'The company was fined for their offending behavior.'

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