Offense

Synonyms of offense

• wrongdoing
• violation
• transgression

Antonyms of offense

• defense
• approval
• compliment

Collocations of offense

criminal offense

Frequency: 70 %

Committing a criminal offense can result in serious consequences.

serious offense

Frequency: 60 %

Driving under the influence is considered a serious offense.

sexual offense

Frequency: 50 %

Conviction of a sexual offense can lead to being registered as a sex offender.

personal offense

Frequency: 45 %

She took his comment as a personal offense.

minor offense

Frequency: 35 %

Jaywalking is usually considered a minor offense.

Idiomatic Expressions for offense

• Phrase: mean no offense
  Meaning: to clarify that one's words or actions were not intended to upset or offend anyone
  Usage: I meant no offense by my comments, I was just trying to be helpful.