- offenceless
- offenceless offenceless adj.
incapable of offending or attacking; harmless.
Syn: offenseless. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
offenceless
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offenceless — /əˈfɛnsləs/ (say uh fensluhs) adjective 1. without offence. 2. incapable of offence or attack. 3. unoffending …
offenceless — adjective incapable of offending or attacking • Syn: ↑offenseless • Similar to: ↑inoffensive, ↑unoffending … Useful english dictionary
offenseless — adjective incapable of offending or attacking • Syn: ↑offenceless • Similar to: ↑inoffensive, ↑unoffending * * * offenselessly, adv. /euh fens lis/, adj. 1. without offense … Useful english dictionary
Offenseless — Of*fense less, a. Unoffending; inoffensive. Syn: offenceless. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
offenseless — offenselessly, adv. /euh fens lis/, adj. 1. without offense. 2. incapable of offense or attack. 3. not offensive. Also, offenceless. [1595 1605; OFFENSE + LESS] * * * … Universalium
offence — n. (US offense) 1 an illegal act; a transgression or misdemeanour. 2 a wounding of the feelings; resentment or umbrage (no offence was meant). 3 the act of attacking or taking the offensive; aggressive action. Phrases and idioms: give offence… … Useful english dictionary
