Destruction
Destruction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Offense and destruction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offense" instead a noun "Destruction".
Offense
Offense noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.
Destruction and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destruction" instead a noun "Offense".
Both words in one sentence
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Black Magician Girl / Lady of Black Magic: Farideh is right on the borderline between these- as a warlock, her magic is highly focused on destruction and offense, and in addition she's rather too reserved for the former trope but not mature or regal enough for the latter.
Source: Literature / Brimstone Angels - Judd Larabee is being tried for barn burning in the aftermath of the destruction of Jonathan Garvey's barn; the offense carries an automatic death penalty upon conviction.
Source: Ungrateful Bastard - The other inmates claimed he did it, so he was charged with destruction of city property worth more than $50, which made it his third felony offense, which got him life imprisonment as an habitual offender.
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