offense
обида
emotional hurt
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offense with Russian translation
offense usage examples
🇬🇧UK
I didn't mean to cause offence with my comment.
Я не хотел причинить обиду своим замечанием.
She took offence at the joke and walked away.
Она испытала обиду из-за шутки и отошла.
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I didn't mean to cause offense with my comment.
Я не хотел причинить обиду своим замечанием.
She took offense at the joke and walked away.
Она испытала обиду из-за шутки и отошла.
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offense belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Основное значение совпадает с «обида»: чувство огорчения или действие, причинившее это чувство; нейтральное слово.
She took offense at his careless remark.
Британский вариант написания «offense»; значение то же — «обида» или проступок, вызывающий обиду.
His remark caused offence among the guests.
He felt resentment after being passed over for promotion.
Более разговорное, эмоционально простое слово — означает, что человеку больно или обидно.
I was really hurt by what he said.
Формальное/устаревшее слово, означает «оскорбление» или «обиду», чаще в устойчивом выражении «take umbrage».
She took umbrage at his suggestion.
Чаще обозначает само оскорбительное высказывание или действие, а не только внутреннее чувство обиды.
Calling her name in public was an insult.
Означает возмущение, обычно связанное с чувством несправедливости; сильнее, чем простая обида.
Public indignation grew after the report was published.
Означает раздражение или лёгкую досаду; менее интенсивно, чем «обида» в эмоциональном смысле.
Her constant lateness became a real annoyance.
Чаще формальное слово для выражения жалобы или причины для обиды, часто в юридическом или трудовом контексте.
Workers filed a grievance over unsafe conditions.
Years later she still felt a bitterness about the breakup.
Более формальное «недовольство»; слабее и прохладнее, чем эмоциональная обида.
The manager expressed his displeasure at the delay.
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В чем разница в английском между hurt, injure, wound и damage
Разница между hurt, injure, wound и damage: боль, травма, рана или повреждение вещи. Правила выбора и примеры.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
What does offense mean?
emotional hurt
How do you pronounce offense?
offense is pronounced as /əˈfɛns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is offense used in a sentence?
I didn't mean to cause offence with my comment. Translation: Я не хотел причинить обиду своим замечанием.
Is offense part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, offense (обида) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is offense part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, offense (обида) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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