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offence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | offense |
| Type of | transgression, evildoing |
| Has types | law-breaking, crime, criminal offence, criminal offense |
offence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | discourtesy, offense, offensive activity |
| Type of | conduct, behaviour, behavior, doings |
| Has types | affront, derision, indelicacy, insolence, insult, presumption, rebuff, ridicule, slight |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | offense, offensive |
| Type of | operation, military operation |
| Has types | rollback, counteroffensive, push back, dirty war |
Examples of offence
offence
A serious offence can lead to a red card and permanent exclusion from the games.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Phil Goff rather hysterically claimed the matter could be a resignation offence.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The spell-casting friend ventured our society is in two minds about the offence.
From the odt.co.nz
I am sure we are big enough children not to take offence at every possible word.
From the scoop.co.nz
However, I think far more are taking offence at the way they're being told this.
From the guardian.co.uk
Tiverton took an early three points as they kicked a penalty for a ruck offence.
From the middevonstar.co.uk
His team-mate Reece Young has been charged with the Grade A offence of punching.
From the newsandstar.co.uk
Ministers are also to introduce laws making it an offence to reconfigure phones.
From the time.com
His transitional play, from offence to defence and defence to offence, is quick.
From the independent.co.uk
- Offense: the action of attacking an enemy
- Offense: the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- Umbrage: a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
- Discourtesy: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- Crime: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
- In law, an offence is a violation of the penal law. An offence can range from a simple misdemeanour (e.g. a traffic violation) to a felony (e.g. capital murder). In common law usage, 'offence' differs from 'crime' in that there is typically no victim, but the action remains prohibited by statute.
- The Offence is a 1972 drama film, based upon the acclaimed 1968 stage play This Story of Yours by John Hopkins, directed by Sidney Lumet under the working title Something Like the Truth. ...
- The act of offending; a crime or sin; an affront or injury; The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure; A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defence; The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with ...
- Any act or omission for which a person can be punished on conviction under any enactment. (Refer Crimes Act 1961 ss2 & 9.)
