Synonyms for
Offences
Definition
Offences means a violation of the law or a rule.
Synonyms & similar words
offensiveactivity
lawbreaking
defense
discourtesy
offense
umbrage
defence
criminaloffence
crime
criminaloffense
offensive
offence
crimes
misconducts
violations
wrongdoings
transgressions
misdemeanors
breaches
trespasses
misdemeanours
felonies
infringements
sins
lawbreaking
delinquencies
lawlessness
culpabilities
misdeds
guilts
indiscretions
errors
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- minor offences
- serious offences
- criminal offences
- traffic offences
- sexual offences
- data protection offences
- committed an offence
Word family
Usage note
While 'offence' is the British spelling, 'offense' is the American spelling. Both refer to an act that violates a law or rule.
Example sentences
- The police officer charged him with several offences.
- The company will not tolerate any offences against the code of conduct.
- The judge will determine the penalty for the offence committed.
- The athlete was suspended for two games for his offence.
- She was given a warning for her first offence.
Quotes
I have no offence to my conscience till I have done my utmost to serve my country. - Charles James Fox
Forgiveness is the sweetest revenge. - Isaac Friedmann
When a man is penalized for honesty he learns to lie. - Criss Jami