reoffend

of·fend

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fend]
- /əˈfɛnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fend]
- /əˈfɛnd/

Definitions of reoffend word

verb with object reoffend to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me. 1
verb with object reoffend to affect (the sense, taste, etc.) disagreeably. 1
verb with object reoffend to violate or transgress (a criminal, religious, or moral law). 1
verb with object reoffend to hurt or cause pain to. 1
verb with object reoffend (in Biblical use) to cause to fall into sinful ways. 1
verb without object reoffend to cause resentful displeasure; irritate, annoy, or anger: a remark so thoughtless it can only offend. 1

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Origin of reoffend

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English offenden < Middle French offendre < Latin offendere to strike against, displease, equivalent to of- of- + -fendere to strike

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Parts of speech for Reoffend

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Reoffend

reoffend popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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