ofensa

Definitions of ofensa
  1. noun
    the action of attacking an enemy
    synonyms: ataque, atentado, delito, infracción, ofensiva, ofensivo
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    operación
    activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
  2. noun
    a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
    synonyms: injuria
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    indecórum, indelicadeza
    an impolite act or expression
    atrevimiento, descaro, insolencia, procacidad
    an offensive disrespectful impudent act
    afrenta, agravio, insulto
    a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
    desprecio, feo
    a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
    indignidad
    an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
    atrocidad, escándalo público, ultraje
    the act of scandalizing
    corte, desaire
    a refusal to recognize someone you know
    type of:
    actuación, comportamiento, conducta
    manner of acting or controlling yourself
  3. noun
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
    synonyms: resentimiento
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    type of:
    cólera, enojo, ira
    a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
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