offence Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AH0 F EH1 N S
What Does Offence Mean?
Offence is used as a noun meaning UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.
Offence: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | discourtesy, offensive and violation |
| Antonyms | defence and defense |
| Plural | offences |
Offence Definition (Noun)
- UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.
Noun
- The act of offending:
- The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
- A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
- The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
Synonyms of Offence
Offence synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offence
Offence in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
offence (countable and uncountable, plural offences)
Words That Rhyme With Offence
Quick Answers About Offence
What part of speech is offence?
Offence is a noun.
What is another word for offence?
You can replace offence with words such as discourtesy, offensive and violation. See the full list of offence synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of offence?
The plural of offence is offences.