variants
or offences
1
as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
wartime offenses that are crimes against all of humanity
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2
as in assaults
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
combat casualties grew enormously as the weapons of offense became far more technologically advanced than defensive armor
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3
as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
a diplomat never deliberately gives offense
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as in angers
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
my mother was prone to take offense even at the most innocent remark
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Recent Examples of offenses
After organizers failed to seek authorisation for the event, 600 police officers were deployed on Friday, issuing dozens of fines mainly for the possession of narcotics and driving offences.
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Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The program is open to people with active low-level warrants tied to misdemeanor or traffic offenses, some low-level property felonies, certain drug felonies and some probation violations.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Those releases included individuals tied to dozens of homicides, hundreds of assaults and a wide range of other violent and drug-related offenses, ICE said.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The elder Nussmeier, 55, has had a long journey in football, coaching quarterbacks and coordinating offenses for teams in the major-college ranks, the Canadian Football League and now the NFL.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Ross was later taken into custody by authorities and charged with six offenses, including hit-and-run, aggressive driving and failing to keep a safe distance from a bicycle, the outlets reported, citing the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Around 94% of people released pretrial in Cook County have not been charged with new offenses against a person, according to INPJ.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His offenses included burglary and auto theft.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
If offenses continue after an initial 30-day notice, the boater could be required to leave the marina.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The program is open to people with active low-level warrants tied to misdemeanor or traffic offenses, some low-level property felonies, certain drug felonies and some probation violations.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Those releases included individuals tied to dozens of homicides, hundreds of assaults and a wide range of other violent and drug-related offenses, ICE said.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The elder Nussmeier, 55, has had a long journey in football, coaching quarterbacks and coordinating offenses for teams in the major-college ranks, the Canadian Football League and now the NFL.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Ross was later taken into custody by authorities and charged with six offenses, including hit-and-run, aggressive driving and failing to keep a safe distance from a bicycle, the outlets reported, citing the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Around 94% of people released pretrial in Cook County have not been charged with new offenses against a person, according to INPJ.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
His offenses included burglary and auto theft.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
If offenses continue after an initial 30-day notice, the boater could be required to leave the marina.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenses
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Nevertheless, things aren’t looking good for Ohm, and that’s before Mal arrives the next day to destroy any evidence of his crimes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia invaded their country more than four years ago.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The president has spent a decade calling his rivals communists and traitors, among other hyperbolic insults.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Politico, the conversation was nothing but a tirade of insults.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Remember, Congress was given the power in the Constitution to formally declare war, and AUMFs were drawn up after the 9/11 attacks and Congress at that time passed an authorization for use of military force.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Residents of the usually picturesque Russian resort town of Tuapse were this week warned not to leave the homes or open windows as authorities tackled intense fires from a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the town’s oil refinery.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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More recently, Tandy Hills experienced issues with ATVs being driven through the park and damaging wildflowers, sparking outrages on social media from people who demanded the city take action.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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As has always been the case in my life, my main way of responding to political outrages is through writing and reading.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots are also expected to trade for AJ Brown, a wide receiver known as much for his sideline frustrations and off-field antics as his production.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Believers confess their sins to a priest, receive spiritual guidance and absolution and typically are required to make an act of contrition like saying specific prayers.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenses. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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