Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Offences.
How to pronounce offences:
US
Offences - 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
"There were several minor offences committed during the protest."
"He was charged with multiple offences related to identity theft."
"The judge handed down a harsh punishment for his repeated driving offences."
"The company was fined for environmental offences."
"Sexual offences are taken very seriously in our society."
Word Game Points
Is OFFENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is OFFENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OFFENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offences is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
