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

That tradition came to an end with the imposition of a series of new national security offenses following the 2019 protests. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Now he’s blending parts of both offenses to fit Mensah, who will have the authority to choose the best option of what Dawson presents to him, depending on what the defense shows just before the snap. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Federal authorities arrested 11 cruise crew members in Boston as part of a multi-agency operation targeting child exploitation offenses. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

With Nick Minicucci back, Delaware should be one of CUSA’s best offenses again. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Kowalczyk ruling said the only bail-ineligible charges are those that involve credible threats of bodily harm and capital offenses. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Johnson spent the past five seasons as offensive coordinator for the Rams, who have been one of the NAIA’s best offenses during his tenure. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026

Illinois schools featured plenty of run-focused, power football, relying on the double-wing or wing-T offenses. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Abbatiello and Zeepvat are charged with felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and other offenses, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced this week. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026