OFFENSES Synonyms
There are 25 hypernyms of the word offenses. (close relations)
Definition of OFFENSES
offense
Best Alternative Words for OFFENSES
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offence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the action of attacking an enemy • the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score • a feeling of anger caused by being offended • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others • a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right | ||||||||
discourtesy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression of lack of respect • a manner that is rude and insulting • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others | ||||||||
offensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • for the purpose of attack rather than defense • causing anger or annoyance • morally offensive • unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses noun • the action of attacking an enemy adjective satellite • violating or tending to violate or offend against • causing or able to cause nausea | ||||||||
umbrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a feeling of anger caused by being offended | ||||||||
offensive activity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others |