Synonyms for offense
əˈfɛns or, for 9 , ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛnsof·fense

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1. offensenoun

   Antonyms:
   defense

2. offensenoun

   Antonyms:
   defense

3. offensenoun

   Antonyms:
   defense

4. offensenoun

   Antonyms:
   defense

5. offensenoun

   Antonyms:
   defense

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1. offense

   Abomination (from the Latin ab omen, a thing of ill omen) was originally applied to anything held in religious or ceremonial aversion or abhorrence; as, "The things which are highly esteemed among men are abomination in the sight of God." Luke xvi, 15. The word is oftener applied to the object of such aversion or abhorrence than to the state of mind that so regards it; in common use abomination signifies something very much disliked or loathed, or that deserves to be. Choice food may be an object of aversion and disgust to a sick person; vile food would be an abomination. A toad is to many an object of disgust; a foul sewer is an abomination. As applied to crimes, abomination is used of such as are especially brutal, shameful, or revolting; theft is an offense; infanticide is an abomination.

   Synonyms:
   abhorrence, abomination, abuse, annoyance, aversion, crime, curse, detestation, disgust, evil, execration, hatred, horror, iniquity, nuisance, plague, shame, villainy, wickedness

   Antonyms:
   affection, appreciation, approval, benefit, blessing, delight, desire, enjoyment, esteem, esteem, gratification, joy, satisfaction, treat

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1. discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activitynoun

   a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

   Synonyms:
   criminal offense, umbrage, rudeness, discourtesy, offensive, disrespect, criminal offence, offensive activity, crime, offence, law-breaking

   Antonyms:
   defence, defending team, defense

2. umbrage, offense, offencenoun

   a feeling of anger caused by being offended

   "he took offence at my question"

   Synonyms:
   law-breaking, criminal offense, discourtesy, offensive, umbrage, offensive activity, crime, offence, criminal offence

   Antonyms:
   defense, defence, defending team

3. crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breakingnoun

   (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

   "a long record of crimes"

   Synonyms:
   criminal offence, criminal offense, discourtesy, offensive, umbrage, offensive activity, crime, offence, law-breaking

   Antonyms:
   defence, defense, defending team

4. offense, offencenoun

   the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

   Synonyms:
   criminal offence, criminal offense, umbrage, discourtesy, offensive, offensive activity, crime, offence, law-breaking

   Antonyms:
   defense, defending team, defence

5. offense, offence, offensivenoun

   the action of attacking an enemy

   Synonyms:
   criminal offence, criminal offense, umbrage, discourtesy, offensive, offensive activity, crime, offence, law-breaking

   Antonyms:
   defence, defending team, defense

Matched Categories

1. • Anger
   • Operation
   • Team

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1. offensenoun

   Synonyms:
   crime, wrong, sin, outrage, indignity, displeasure, resentment, dudgeon, umbrage, misdemeanor, transgression, delinquency, trespass

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1. List of paraphrases for "offense":

   offence, crime, attack, affront, offensive, infringement, infraction

Suggested Resources

1. Offense

   Offense vs. Offence -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Offense and Offence.

2. Offense

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How to use offense in a sentence?

1. Von Miller:

   The Denver defense just shows the type of team we have. The Denver defense's not just about offense, defense or special teams, we came together as a whole.

2. Oliver Letwin:

   I apologize unreservedly for any offense these comments have caused and wish to make clear that none was intended.

3. California Department:

   Earning additional credits can move up parole consideration of people convicted of nonviolent crimes who have served the full-term of the sentence for their primary offense, and who demonstrate that their release to the community would not pose an unreasonable risk of violence to the community.

4. Henry Hon:

   When a person's conscience alerts them to an offense that is causing a rift in a relationship, it is important to attempt to reconcile quickly with the offended person.

5. Matt Ryan:

   I'm excited. I'm super excited, i don't know where I'm gonna be at. Obviously, I've watched a ton of tape, 49ers, Falcons, whatever it is, football, in general. But like I said, I'm excited to find out where I'm going to be. I think I'm going to be able to learn any offense that I'm put into, any system I'm put into, and find a way to be successful. I'm just looking forward to it. Don't know where it's gonna be. I'm wishing I knew just as much as you guys if not more. But I'm looking forward to it coming up soon.