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OFFENSES

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There are 5 meanings of the word Offenses.

Offenses - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discourtesy17offence15offensive activity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
behavior16behaviour17conduct12doings8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A feeling of anger caused by being offended

Example: "He took offence at my question"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15umbrage12

A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evildoing14transgression14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defense11

The action of attacking an enemy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15offensive18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was charged with multiple criminal offenses."
"The company has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace offenses."
"The student was suspended for his repeated offenses against the school rules."
"The prisoner was sentenced to five years in prison for his offenses."
"The committee reviewed the player's history of on-field offenses."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offenses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFENSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OFFENSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offenses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFENSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OFFENSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offenses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFENSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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