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What is another word for Offense? – 206 Offense Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    affront insult outrage offense umbrage displeasure irritation annoyance vexation exasperation indignation resentment anger hostility aggression transgression infringement violation misdeed wrongdoing crime misdemeanor felony delinquency misconduct impropriety indecency scandal outrage affront umbrage offense slight snub discourtesy rudeness incivility offensiveness impertinence impudence effrontery gall temerity brass nerve cheek audacity impoliteness tactlessness crudeness coarseness vulgarity obscenity profanity.

    Meaning of Offense

    A person or thing that offends or displeases someone

    Definitions

    • A feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something that has been done or said
    • A breach of a law or rule, or an act that is against the law
    • In sport, the team or player that is trying to score

    Example Uses

    • The politician's remarks caused widespread offense among the community
    • The company's actions were a serious offense against the environment
    • The player was given a penalty for a foul offense during the game
    • The offense taken by the audience was evident in their reaction to the comedian's joke

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compliment praise accolade approval appreciation gratitude admiration respect courtesy politeness civility kindness consideration tact diplomacy delicacy refinement elegance decency modesty humility deference reverence veneration honor esteem regard affection fondness liking friendship amity harmony concord peace truce reconciliation.

    Related Nouns

    crime misdemeanor felony delinquency misconduct impropriety indecency scandal outrage affront umbrage offense slight snub discourtesy rudeness incivility offensiveness impertinence impudence effrontery gall temerity brass nerve cheek audacity impoliteness tactlessness crudeness coarseness vulgarity obscenity profanity transgression infringement violation misdeed wrongdoing penalty punishment sentence judgment verdict.

    Related Verbs

    offend insult outrage annoy irritate vex exasperate indignate resent anger hostile aggress transgress infringe violate misconduct misbehave disobey defy snub slight discourage affront umbrage take offense give offense cause offense commit perpetrate do perform execute carry out perpetuate.

    Related Adjectives

    offensive insulting outrageous annoying irritating vexing exasperating indignant resentful angry hostile aggressive transgressive infringing violative misbehaving disobedient defiant discourteous rude impolite tactless crude coarse vulgar obscene profane indecent scandalous affronting umbraging offensive off-putting unpleasant disagreeable distasteful unpalatable.