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People will be annoyed to be given it (7)

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offence

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(Other definitions for offence that I've seen before include "Hurting of feelings" , "The action of attacking an enemy" , "Misdeed" , "Displeasure" , "An act punishable by law" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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