Offense
Offense noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: my mother was prone to take offense even at the most innocent remark
Pleasure
Pleasure noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.
Both words in one sentence
- There have been a few examples of women wrestlers being forced to take on male wrestlers in singles matches, usually as punishment for a minor offense and/or for the male wrestler's sadistic pleasure.
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