offenses
Translation
offences, crimes, insults
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) offenses serious offenses
((verb)) offenses to commit offenses
Similar Words
Synonyms: crimes, violations, insults; Antonyms: defenses, compliments
Etymology
From Latin 'offendere' (to strike against), from 'of-' (against) + 'fendere' (to strike).
Memory Tips
Think of striking 'against' a 'fence' of rules or good manners. 'Offenses' are the results of these actions.