Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Offence.
Offence - as a noun
The action of attacking an enemy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offense13offensive18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offense13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defence13A feeling of anger caused by being offended
Example: "He took offence at my question"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offense13umbrage12A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discourtesy17offense13offensive activityHypernyms (Closely Related)
behavior16behaviour17conduct12doings8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offense13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evildoing14transgression14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was charged with a serious criminal offence."
"Her comment was taken as a personal offence."
"The company has strict policies against sexual harassment offences."
"Causing damage to public property is considered a criminal offence."
"He apologized for any offence his words may have caused."
Word Game Points
Is OFFENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OFFENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is OFFENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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