Offence

Synonyms of offence

• wrongdoing
• violation
• transgression

Antonyms of offence

• praise
• approval
• commendation

Collocations of offence

criminal offence

Frequency: 80 %

Committing a criminal offence can result in serious consequences.

serious offence

Frequency: 70 %

Driving under the influence is considered a serious offence.

minor offence

Frequency: 60 %

Jaywalking is often considered a minor offence.

offence taken

Frequency: 50 %

She seemed to have offence taken at his comments.

offence caused

Frequency: 45 %

His actions unknowingly caused offence to many people.

Idiomatic Expressions for offence

• Phrase: on the offence
  Meaning: to be in a position of attacking or being aggressive
  Usage: The team was on the offence for most of the game, putting pressure on the opposing team's defense.