Associations to the word «Offence»
Noun
- Servitude
- Terrorism
- Jeopardy
- Jurisdiction
- Severity
- Act
- Fraud
- Provocation
- Homosexuality
- Perpetrator
- Negligence
- Convict
- Nuisance
- Tribunal
- Evasion
- Enactment
- Censure
- Redress
- Amnesty
- Repentance
- Fine
- Warrant
- Lash
- Extortion
- Probation
- Confinement
- Intercourse
- Arrest
- Defence
- Behaviour
- Criminal
- Jury
- Cruelty
- Person
- Infringement
- Section
- Reparation
- Displeasure
- Insult
- Intoxication
- Stealing
- Kidnapping
- Licence
- Prosecutor
- Consent
- Cannabis
- Referee
- Jail
- Impeachment
- Deception
- Custody
- Repeal
- Constable
- Conspiracy
- Contempt
- Provision
- Legislation
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.