What is another word for offenses?

Pronunciation: [əfˈɛnsɪz] (IPA)

Offenses refer to actions that are against the law or cause harm to others. There are several synonyms for the word "offenses" that can be used alternatively, depending on the context. "Misconduct" is a term used to describe the violation of rules or regulations, often in a professional setting. "Transgression" refers to actions that are against moral or ethical codes of conduct. "Infraction" is a legal term used to describe small offenses, whereas "felony" refers to serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment. "Violation" is a general term that encompasses all types of offense. By using synonyms, one can avoid repetition in writing and communicate more efficiently.

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What are the hypernyms for Offenses?

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Usage examples for Offenses

"I will say to him," Stas thought, "that if you will lead us to any seaport on the Indian Ocean and return with us to Egypt, the government will pardon all your offenses; you will rejoin Fatma and the children, and besides, Mr. Rawlinson will make you rich; if not you will never again see your children and Fatma in your life."
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Some of the passengers in the Mayflower performed acts and violated laws and conducted themselves in such a manner that would cause people of these days to be put in jail for the same offenses.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
offenses would be judged by a council composed of the Big and Little Chiefs, the Medicine Man and the four Tribal Chiefs and punishment would be meted out by them.
"The Crimson Sweater"
Ralph Henry Barbour

Famous quotes with Offenses

  • They had no right, as it seems to me, to prosecute me in these Halls; nor have you the right in law or under the Constitution, as I respectfully submit, to take jurisdiction over offenses committed against them.
    Preston Brooks
  • Old friends become bitter enemies on a sudden for toys and small offenses.
    Robert Burton
  • For the past seven years we have been cracking down on crime in Missouri, passing tougher laws for drug crimes and sex offenses and requiring prisoners to serve more time.
    Mel Carnahan
  • Those who easily forgive invite offenses.
    Pierre Corneille
  • What grieves me most in my past offenses, O my loving God, is not so much the punishment I have deserved, as the displeasure I have given You, Who are worthy of infinite love.
    Alphonsus Liguori

Related words: penalties, jail time, prison time, jail sentences, prison sentences, jail time sentences, prison time sentences

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