How to Say "offending" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “offending” is “delincuente” — B2 level.
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adjectiveB2formal
related to the commission of a crime

Examples
La actividad delincuente ha aumentado en la zona.
Criminal activity has increased in the area.
El grupo fue acusado de asociación delincuente.
The group was accused of criminal association.
Always Invariable
As an adjective, 'delincuente' is also invariable: it doesn't change based on the gender or number of the noun it describes. It works for 'actividad delincuente' (singular feminine) and 'grupos delincuentes' (plural masculine).
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