Associations to the word «Offence»
Noun
- Doping
- Imprisonment
- Offender
- Blasphemy
- Indictment
- Felony
- Punishment
- Prosecution
- Burglary
- Treason
- Penalty
- Sentencing
- Theft
- Libel
- Rea
- Driving
- Adultery
- Seriousness
- Conviction
- Decency
- Magistrate
- Pardon
- Misconduct
- Bail
- Forgery
- Trafficking
- Prostitution
- Misuse
- Rape
- Robbery
- Sentence
- Bribery
- Assault
- Arson
- Defamation
- Breach
- Defendant
- Accused
- Liability
- Discretion
- Culprit
- Speeding
- Homicide
- Presumption
- Firearm
- Crime
- Pretence
- Omission
- Detention
- Statute
- Piracy
- Harassment
- Desertion
- Pornography
- Forgiveness
Adjective
Wiktionary
OFFENCE, noun. British spelling standard spelling of offense.
Dictionary definition
OFFENCE, noun. The action of attacking an enemy.
OFFENCE, noun. The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score.
OFFENCE, noun. A feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question".
OFFENCE, noun. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
OFFENCE, noun. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.