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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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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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
Later that year, federal prosecutors in New York charged the company’s former CEO Joanna Smith-Griffin, with securities fraud and related offenses tied to investor deception.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
But a month later, Tempe police arrested Tierney outside her Tucson apartment on suspicion of felony computer tampering and lower-level offenses.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
If the red card is overturned, the UEFA disciplinary panel would have the power to remove all punishment or reinstate the initial yellow card, which would lead to a one-match ban for a red card for two bookable offences.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The first three charges are petty offenses punishable by 30 days in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
—Julia Coin
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He is ordered to have no contact with the child or the child's family and to register under Wyatt's Law, which lists individuals convicted of criminal offenses related to children.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Alfredo Muñoz has multiple prior arrests for burglary, assault, vehicle theft and weapons and drug offenses as well as resisting arrest, according to court records.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
While PowerPoint has won countless converts, many creators of the NFL’s most advanced offenses still swear by a different piece of the Microsoft Office suite.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
That matters because presidential pardons only apply to federal offenses, not state cases.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
But a month later, Tempe police arrested Tierney outside her Tucson apartment on suspicion of felony computer tampering and lower-level offenses.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
If the red card is overturned, the UEFA disciplinary panel would have the power to remove all punishment or reinstate the initial yellow card, which would lead to a one-match ban for a red card for two bookable offences.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2026
The first three charges are petty offenses punishable by 30 days in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
—Julia Coin
february 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He is ordered to have no contact with the child or the child's family and to register under Wyatt's Law, which lists individuals convicted of criminal offenses related to children.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Alfredo Muñoz has multiple prior arrests for burglary, assault, vehicle theft and weapons and drug offenses as well as resisting arrest, according to court records.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
While PowerPoint has won countless converts, many creators of the NFL’s most advanced offenses still swear by a different piece of the Microsoft Office suite.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
That matters because presidential pardons only apply to federal offenses, not state cases.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenses
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Prosecutors said Serafini’s crimes were driven by anger and financial distress.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Friday, several of the victims recounted the assaults during his sentencing.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Afghan capital, Kabul, and two other provinces were attacked hours after the Taliban launched cross-border assaults.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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Don't demand full refunds for minor issues, and avoid insults or aggressive language, which can quickly turn the situation into a standoff.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Davidson also shouted out other insults and profanity during the evening, according to Variety.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Emails alleging violations started arriving to City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos before the semifinals.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cavin’s letter then went on to specify the precise regulatory violations to be cited in such a complaint.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sirens sounded across Israel as a precautionary measure, alerting the public to potential missile attacks, the IDF confirmed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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So far, Iran’s proxies have not carried out retaliatory attacks tied to the strikes against Iran, though that could change.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 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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Rideout’s trial, for example, teemed with outrages.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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At least the quality of cabin materials—the complex leather stitching, the suppleness of the hide, the tasteful integration of carbon-fiber trim—lends the cabin a feeling of specialness that mitigates some of the tech frustrations.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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That cryptic comment came amid widespread speculation about the future of Brown, who expressed his frustrations with the Eagles’ inconsistent pass offense during the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Considered the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus died for the sins of others by crucifixion and was later laid to rest at a nearby tomb.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenses. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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