1. acts that break a law or rule; crimes or violations
Usage: plural of offense
2. actions that cause hurt feelings or anger; insults
Usage: plural of offense
3. attacking plays or strategies in sports
Usage: plural of offense; sports context

Examples

• The judge reviewed all the defendant’s prior offenses.
• Traffic offenses can result in fines or license suspension.
• She took no offenses at his honest criticism.
• Minor offenses are usually handled in municipal court.
• The team’s offenses struggled to score points.
• Repeat offenses carry harsher penalties.
• He apologized for any offenses his comments may have caused.