offending
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.responsible for a problem or an unpleasant situation.
adj.identifying the specific person or thing responsible for a violation, nuisance, or error.
Simple“The plumber finally found the offending pipe that was leaking water.”
In context“Once the technician removed the offending line of code, the entire software system began to function normally again.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the act of breaking the law or doing something wrong.
n.the act of committing a crime or a social offence; often used in legal or sociological contexts.
Simple“The government is trying to find ways to reduce youth offending in the city.”
In context“Research suggests that early intervention programmes are significantly more effective at reducing re-offending than traditional punitive measures alone.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound like 're-offending'.
Synonyms
“It was the third time he had been given a prison sentence for offending that dated back to 2015.”