offenders
|of/fend/ers|
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/əˈfɛndərz/
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/əˈfɛndəz/
(offender)
lawbreaker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'offender' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'offendre,' where 'offendre' meant 'to strike against.'
Historical Evolution
'offendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'offenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'offend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike against or attack,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to commit a crime or illegal act.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who have committed a crime or illegal act.
The police are searching for the offenders involved in the robbery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42