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
Other forms of theft, as well as drug offenses — something Bianco said is crucial to address while backing Proposition 36, a ballot measure state voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for such crimes — have also fluctuated in the county for years.
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Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
King’s federal indictment on multiple drug offenses, including distributing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, prompted a state judge on Friday to revoke his conditional release from Norfolk Superior Court.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
He was charged with misdemeanor peeping tom and surveillance offenses and is being held without bond, court records show.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
James told Channel 7 News those prior offenses do not automatically mean Reyes was negligent in this case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The investigation remains ongoing to determine whether additional criminal offenses occurred during the time the juvenile was missing.
—Aaron A. Bedoya, USA Today, 8 May 2026
However, Coleman shined as a slot receiver for Jackson State, Louisville, Mississippi State and Missouri, learning all four offenses before every season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 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
Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
King’s federal indictment on multiple drug offenses, including distributing 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, prompted a state judge on Friday to revoke his conditional release from Norfolk Superior Court.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
He was charged with misdemeanor peeping tom and surveillance offenses and is being held without bond, court records show.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
James told Channel 7 News those prior offenses do not automatically mean Reyes was negligent in this case.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The investigation remains ongoing to determine whether additional criminal offenses occurred during the time the juvenile was missing.
—Aaron A. Bedoya, USA Today, 8 May 2026
However, Coleman shined as a slot receiver for Jackson State, Louisville, Mississippi State and Missouri, learning all four offenses before every season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenses
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Due to the severity of the crimes, Grant is being charged as an adult.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Pacheco said Thursday that POST’s background checks do not include complete information about crimes in other states because of a federal law that requires agencies devote at least 50% of their time to law enforcement activities in order to access that information.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 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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Garcia Martinez was processed for federal immigration law violations and transported to a detention facility with detainers to ensure extradition to New York after final adjudication of the immigration violations, CBP said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Allegations of sovereignty violations, civilian casualties, and lack of due process have prompted debates about the legality and morality of drone warfare under international humanitarian law.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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In recent years, a litany of violent, seemingly unprovoked attacks across Metro led to the deaths or severe injury of several passengers—a confirmation of Angelenos’ worst fears about the system.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Earlier this week the United Nations blasted Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 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
Noun
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Not all of Reform’s support stems from frustrations of urban decay.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Instead, each character has her own distinct personality, her own specific frustrations with her life, and her own approach to working through those issues in song.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 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
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“Offenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offenses. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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