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offenses

 

[ əˈfɛnsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Offenses refer to the actions taken by a team in order to score points or goals in a game. It involves strategies, plays, and coordination among team members.

Synonyms

attacks, plays, strikes

Examples of usage

  • The team's offenses were relentless, scoring goal after goal.
  • Their offenses were well-planned and executed, leading them to victory.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

Offenses are actions that are considered to be illegal or wrong according to the law. They can range from minor offenses like parking violations to serious offenses like theft or assault.

Synonyms

crimes, misconduct, violations

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with multiple offenses, including burglary and vandalism.
  • Committing such offenses can result in fines or imprisonment.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Offenses can also refer to things that cause annoyance or displeasure to others, such as rude comments or disrespectful behavior.

Synonyms

disrespects, insults, slights

Examples of usage

  • His constant offenses towards his colleagues led to a hostile work environment.
  • Apologizing for your offenses can help mend relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "offenses" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ofensas

🇮🇳 अपराध

🇩🇪 Vergehen

🇮🇩 pelanggaran

🇺🇦 образи

🇵🇱 przestępstwa

🇯🇵 冒犯

🇫🇷 offenses

🇪🇸 ofensas

🇹🇷 suçlar

🇰🇷 범죄

🇸🇦 جرائم

🇨🇿 přestupky

🇸🇰 priestupky

🇨🇳 冒犯

🇸🇮 prekrški

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 қылмыстар

🇬🇪 დანაშაულები

🇦🇿 cinayətlər

🇲🇽 ofensas

Word origin

The word 'offenses' originated from the Old French word 'offense', which came from the Latin word 'offensa' meaning 'a striking against, an affront'. The concept of offenses has been present in human societies since ancient times, with various forms of punishment and justice systems evolving to address different types of offenses. Today, offenses are classified into different categories based on their severity and impact on individuals and society.

See also: counteroffensive, inoffensive, offensively, offensiveness, offensives.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,760 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.