| abrasive |
causing or tending to cause offense or irritation through harshness or insensitivity. [1/3 definitions] |
| abuse |
to treat in a manner that causes injury or offense. [1/7 definitions] |
| admit |
to confess to a particular offense or blunder. [1/4 definitions] |
| apologetic |
expressing or wanting to express regret, as for an error or an offense. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologize |
to express regret, as for an error or an offense. [1/2 definitions] |
| apology |
an expression of regret, as for an error or offense. [1/2 definitions] |
| armature |
any part of an organism that provides its defense or offense, esp. an armor-like covering. [1/4 definitions] |
| bridle |
to react with anger; take offense. [1/5 definitions] |
| delinquency |
a misdeed or offense. [1/3 definitions] |
| delinquent |
neglectful of a duty or guilty of an offense or violation of the law. [1/4 definitions] |
| demerit |
a mark made on a person's record because of some fault, misconduct, offense, or failure, often leading to punishment or a loss of privileges. [1/2 definitions] |
| diplomatic |
careful not to give offense or appear critical; tactful. [1/2 definitions] |
| disagreeable |
causing dislike or offense; unpleasant. [1/2 definitions] |
| disoblige |
to cause offense or inconvenience to. [1/2 definitions] |
| disorderly conduct |
a minor legal offense against public order or morality, such as creating a disturbance. |
| double jeopardy |
the prosecution of a person for an offense for which he or she has already been tried. |
| enormity |
a terrible crime or offense; outrage. [1/3 definitions] |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| fine2 |
a sum of money charged as a penalty for a crime or offense. [2 definitions] |
| first offender |
a person convicted for the first time of an offense against the law. |