noun

offenses

offences, crimes, insults

He committed several serious offenses.

He committed several serious offences.

His speech was full of offenses against the community.

His speech was full of offences against the community.

The team's offenses were very effective last season.

The team's offences were very effective last season.

((adjective)) offenses serious offenses

((verb)) offenses to commit offenses

Synonyms: crimes, violations, insults; Antonyms: defenses, compliments

From Latin 'offendere' (to strike against), from 'of-' (against) + 'fendere' (to strike).

Think of striking 'against' a 'fence' of rules or good manners. 'Offenses' are the results of these actions.

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