Synonyms of offenses

offenses

noun

variants or offences

plural of offense

1

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code

wartime offenses that are crimes against all of humanity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crimes
• violations
• sins
• felonies
• wrongdoings
• misdeeds
• transgressions
• errors
• trespasses
• debts
• malefactions
• misdoings
• breaches
• misdemeanors
• lawbreakings
• infringements
• misconducts
• corruptions
• hate crimes
• peccadilloes
• immoralities
• foibles
• abuses
• bias crimes
• faults
• iniquities
• misfeasances
• depravities
• debaucheries
• illegalities
• vices
• criminalities
• falls
• breaks
• downfalls
• descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncrimes
• innocences
• moralities
• impeccabilities
• virtues
• irreproachabilities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assaults
• attacks
• offensives
• raids
• onslaughts
• aggressions
• strikes
• attempts
• charges
• blitzes
• bombardments
• incursions
• onsets
• rushes
• invasions
• counterattacks
• blitzkriegs
• bombings
• descents
• ambushes
• coups de main
• barrages
• counteroffensives
• ambuscades
• sieges
• sorties
• air raids
• forays
• sallies
• breakthroughs
• ravages
• sacks
• envelopments
• counterstrikes
• volleys
• counterassaults
• pillages
• counteraggressions
• storms
• cannonades
• fusillades
• salvos
• hails
• whammies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defenses
• guards
• shields
• securities
• oppositions
• resistances
• defensives
• protections
• shelters

3

as in insults

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

a diplomat never deliberately gives offense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insults
• outrages
• sarcasms
• indignities
• affronts
• epithets
• slights
• attacks
• personalities
• names
• barbs
• slurs
• darts
• slaps
• digs
• dises
• disgraces
• abuses
• brickbats
• criticisms
• pokes
• girds
• taunts
• cuts
• put-downs
• invectives
• catcalls
• vituperations
• shames
• jeers
• gibes
• sneers
• mocks
• tortures
• quips
• disapprovals
• swipes
• opprobriums
• torments
• dishonors
• knocks
• slams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• angers
• frustrations
• resentments
• outrages
• irritations
• huffs
• indignations
• indignities
• annoyances
• perturbations
• exasperations
• griefs
• displeasures
• peeves
• piques
• agitations
• umbrages
• discomforts
• miffs
• dudgeons
• disturbances
• distresses
• aggravations
• upsets
• insults
• vexations
• ires
• affronts
• pets
• slights
• tantrums
• slurs
• tempers
• barbs
• pouts
• danders
• sulks
• digs
• botherations
• fits
• brickbats
• bothers
• slaps
• tizzies
• put-downs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfactions
• pleasures
• gratifications
• delights
• mollifications
• pacifications
• appeasements
• contentments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offenses

The league’s best offenses find ways to get the ball to their best playmakers. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

According to the outlet, Scotland Yard said the letter contained several allegations of offenses outside the United Kingdom, but police did not launch an investigation at the time. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

After the judge’s ruling, prosecutors considered applying a new Florida law that mandates death sentences for undocumented immigrants convicted of capital offenses, since Lopez Andrade is an undocumented Honduran national. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

The committee's work is separate from criminal investigations in which seven people and two companies, Will Power and Prestige, were charged with offenses including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud over the fire. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, there are gaps in the legal definitions of environmental offenses and differences in penalties worldwide. — Spoorthy Raman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Kotelnicki’s offenses thrive on using misdirection and different motions to throw off alignments and create wide-open throwing lanes for his quarterbacks. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Montana says War Angel Farms works with people battling addiction, mental health challenges, veterans, even people convicted of DUI offenses, giving them a chance to do community service and connect with animals. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Having a consistent place to live is one of the most critical factors in breaking this cycle, reducing repeat offenses, and improving public safety – not to mention saving our communities money. — Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026