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Affense

Noun:

Affense refers to a transgression or wrongdoing that causes anger, annoyance, or dissatisfaction.

Sense 1:

His comment was taken as an affense by many of his colleagues, leading to strained relationships in the office.

Sense 2:

The politician's corruption scandal was a grave affense against the principles of democracy.

Verb:

Affense is used as a verb to mean causing displeasure or annoyance.

Sense 1:

The strong smell coming from the garbage affensed the residents of the neighborhood.

Sense 2:

Her blatant disregard for other people's opinions often affenses her friends.

Adjective:

Affense can also be used as an adjective to describe something that causes offense or irritation.

Sense 1:

The affense remarks made by the comedian alienated a portion of the audience.

Sense 2:

His affense behavior at the party made the host regret inviting him.

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