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

In August 2024, seven more former union executives and employees — including Jones, his wife and son — were indicted for conspiracy to commit offenses under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as other felonies. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Another sanctioned defendant, Aslhy Javier Galeano Basurto, has also been charged in Nebraska with conspiring to provide material support to Tren de Aragua and other offenses. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

According to a news release from the Metropolitan Police, the suspects were initially detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act before being further arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act under the Terrorism Act. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Adults convicted of less serious offences will be freed after a third of their sentence (rather than 40% or halfway through); others will be released after serving half of their sentence (instead of two thirds). — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The law addresses cases in which DUI charges are reduced to lesser offenses. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Last year, a Capital & Main investigation found that companies with violations in multiple counties across California were not fined for hundreds of those offenses — many involving worker safety. — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Warren was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of offenses related to assault with a deadly weapon, battery, child endangerment and resisting arrest, police said. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026