offence

The word “offence” has 2 syllables: of-fence

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛns/

What is synonym and antonym for offence?

In the thesaurus, “offence” has 163 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offence

abuse
affront
aggravation
aggression
agitation
air raid
ambuscade
ambush
anger
angriness
annoyance
assault
attack
attempt
barb
barrage
bias crime
blitz
blitzkrieg
bombardment
bombing
bother
botheration
breach
break
breakthrough
brickbat
cannonade
catcall
charge
corruption
counteraggression
counterassault
counterattack
counteroffensive
counterstrike
coup de main
crime
criminality
criticism
cut
dander
dart
debauchery
debt
depravity
descent
dig
dis
disapproval
discomfort
disgrace
dishonor
displeasure
diss
distress
disturbance
downfall
dudgeon
envelopment
epithet
error
exasperation
fall
fault
felony
fit
flanking
foible
foray
frustration
fusillade
gibe
gird
grief
hail
hate crime
huff
illegality
immorality
incursion
indignation
indignity
infringement
iniquitousness
iniquity
insult
invasion
invective
irateness
ire
irritation
jeer
jibe
knock
lawbreaking
lawlessness
licentiousness
malefaction
miff
misconduct
misdeed
misdemeanor
misdoing
misfeasance
mock
name
offensive
onset
onslaught
opprobrium
outrage
peccadillo
peeve
personality
perturbation
pet
pillage
pique
poke
pouts
put-down
quip
raid
ravage
resentment
rush
sack
sally
salvo
sarcasm
shame
siege
sin
sinfulness
slam
slap
slight
slur
sneer
sortie
storm
strike
swipe
tantrum
taunt
temper
tizzy
torment
torture
transgression
trespass
umbrage
unlawfulness
upset
vexation
vice
violation
vituperation
volley
whammy
wickedness
wrongdoing

Antonyms for offence

acclaim
accolade
adulation
appeasement
applause
blamelessness
commendation
compliment
contentment
defense
defensive
delight
faultlessness
flattery
goodness
gratification
guard
guiltlessness
happiness
impeccability
innocence
irreproachability
mollification
morality
noncrime
opposition
pacification
pleasure
praise
protection
resistance
righteousness
satisfaction
security
shelter
shield
virtue
virtuousness

Meanings of offence

noun
1. The act of offending:.
2. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
3. A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
4. The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

Example Sentences

He committed an offence by ignoring the traffic signals.
The team was penalized for their offence during the game, leading to a loss of points.
She took great offence at the rude comments made by her colleague.
In many countries, theft is considered a serious offence that can lead to imprisonment.
The judge explained that the severity of the offence would determine the length of the sentence.

On this page you'll find 201 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offence, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adulation, affront, aggravation, aggression.

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