offence

noun50 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

An act that is against the law.

A significant crime.

A crime that is not serious.

The first time someone has committed a crime.

A crime involving illegal drugs.

A crime related to operating a vehicle.

A crime that someone is accused of but has not been proven.

A crime that involves hurting people.

A serious crime.

A crime connected with illegal drugs.

A crime for which there is a legal penalty.

A crime that is prosecuted under federal law in the United States.

A very serious crime.

A crime punishable by death.

A crime that is not important or serious.

A crime defined by statute (written law).

A crime that is not very serious.

A crime for which a person can be arrested without a warrant.

A crime of little importance.

An extremely wicked or shocking crime.

In sports like football, an action for which a player is shown a yellow card.

The attacking players of the other team.

Used to say that you do not mean to insult or upset someone.

Used to say that you do not mean to insult or upset someone.

To feel upset or insulted by something.

To make someone feel upset or insulted.

To make someone feel upset or insulted.

To do something illegal.

To be legally considered a crime.

To be or be equivalent to a crime.

To prevent the opposing team's attack from working effectively.

To energize or start the team's attack.

Used to specify what or who the crime was committed against, e.g., 'an offence against public decency'.