Reoffends
/ˌriːəˈfɛndz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of reoffend, meaning to commit another offense after previous conviction or punishment.
The report shows that he reoffends within two years of release.
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This form is a conjugation for present third-person singular and thus refers back to the base verb 'reoffend' for substantive meaning.
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