'V against n' - Construction 8
| Name: | the offend against construction |
|---|---|
| Description: | A person or their action breaks a rule or tradition |
| Verbs: | go, offend, rebel, revolt, transgress |
| Example: | Anna has offended against age-old Romany taboos. (BNC) |
| Membership: | figurative; action; against entity |
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