Offending and Stray

Offending

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

Stray and offending are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stray" instead an adjective "Offending".

Nearby Words: offend, offended, offender

Stray

Stray adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Offending and stray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Offending" instead an adjective "Stray".

Nearby Words: strayed, straying
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