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Synonyms

offenseless

American

[uh-fens-lis] / əˈfɛns lɪs /

Or offenceless

adjective

without offense.
incapable of offense or attack.
not offensive.

Other Word Forms

offenselessly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of offenseless

First recorded in 1595–1605; offense + -less

Example Sentences

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He who offends an offenseless man, ... against such a fool the evil reverts, like fine dust thrown against the wind.—Kokaliya-sutta.

From The Essence of Buddhism by Various

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