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Discover LudwigThe phrase "aroused offence" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It could be used in contexts discussing feelings of offense that have been triggered or provoked by something.
Example: "His comments aroused offence among the audience, leading to a heated debate."
Alternatives: "provoked offense" or "caused offense".
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Last week's column has aroused offence where none was meant.
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There may be moments - such as his theory about not peeing on fires - when your scepticism or sense of offence is aroused; but there is much more that is unarguably to the point.
Racism or sex offences?
But even those guilty of gross sacrilege or unlawful killing never experience the detestation aroused by someone convicted of King's offences.
Hubris is an ancient Greek word that was applied to the crime of humiliating one's opponent – a dreadful offence in ancient times and one that invariably aroused the ire of the goddess Nemesis, dozing in her sanctuary near Marathon.
The offence earned her a fortnight in Holloway, but aroused the interest of several guards officers, who actually attended a suffrage meeting to learn more about the movement.
Became a little aroused.
This aroused Sergeant Johnson.
He aroused adulation.
She felt aroused, vigilant.
Republicans are aroused.
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