Offending and Offend

Offending

Offending adjective - Offending against or breaking a law or rule.

Offend is a synonym for offending. In some cases you can use "Offend" instead a verb "Offending".

Nearby Words: offend, offended, offender

Offend

Offend verb - To commit an offense.

Offending is a synonym for offend. Sometimes you can replace term "Offending" with "Offend", this verbs are similar.

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