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
The completion of probation will give her the opportunity to not have the offenses added to her record, KAIT and Fox San Antonio reported.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Williams and the other men are charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, offenses punishable by any term of years or life in prison.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Then, down the line, tickets could be issued for more serious offenses.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Vargas was taken into custody without incident, the news release said, and has been charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and other weapons- and cannabis-related offenses.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Prostitution offenses increased by a whopping 58%.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Toronto’s goal is to string along offenses late into possessions, when the Raptors don’t have time to run second actions or create open shots.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Michigan and Arizona came in with the nation's top two defenses, a pair of top-five offenses and somewhere between eight and a dozen NBA stars between them.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Williams and the other men are charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, offenses punishable by any term of years or life in prison.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
Then, down the line, tickets could be issued for more serious offenses.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated April 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Vargas was taken into custody without incident, the news release said, and has been charged with armed violence, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and other weapons- and cannabis-related offenses.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Prostitution offenses increased by a whopping 58%.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Toronto’s goal is to string along offenses late into possessions, when the Raptors don’t have time to run second actions or create open shots.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Michigan and Arizona came in with the nation's top two defenses, a pair of top-five offenses and somewhere between eight and a dozen NBA stars between them.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offenses
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The crimes were reported in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police are looking to see whether any of the crimes may be related.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s assaults typically come with some warning — the ominous buzz of low-flying drones, and an evacuation order shared on social media by the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic spokesman.—
Nada Bashir,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Russia launched 324 drones and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, part of a broader surge in aerial assaults, according to Reuters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are comic insults and lines of great beauty.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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That included adding a warrant requirement, restrictions on search queries, and enhanced penalties for privacy violations.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Mountain Mike’s Pizza location failed a reinspection on Wednesday, April 15 for repeat major violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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While all three attacks are being treated as separate incidents, counterterror police are conducting the investigations due to the nature of the attacks, their locations and the types of buildings involved, the Met said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 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 power struggle came about after Rivas challenged Rendon, capitalizing on Democrats’ frustrations over changes in committee leadership and Rendon’s shelving of a single-payer health care bill.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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