offending

🇺🇸 /əˈfendɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /əˈfendɪŋ/
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adjective
R

annoying or upsetting someone

The offending noise from the construction site was too loud.

R

responsible for a crime or wrongdoing

The offending party was arrested by the police.

translation

adj. annoying or upsetting someone; responsible for a crime or wrongdoing