Exception and Offense

Exception

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Offense and exception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offense" instead a noun "Exception".

Offense

Offense noun - A breaking of a moral or legal code.

Exception and offense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Offense".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Insult Backfire In Code Geass Orange-Kun... Jeremiah is given the nickname when he allowed Suzaku to escape thanks to being geassed by Lelouch and almost everyone with the exception of Villeta called him Orange and of course, he took it to be a grave offense.
  • Series / Victorious Felony Misdemeanor: Every offense that the students get punished for in "The Breakfast Bunch", with the exception of being late for class and Tori leaving the library during detention, which are things any reasonable administrator would have punished them for.
  • Series / Forever Knight Honorable exception for "Capital Offense", which focuses on the issue of an escaped American convict facing the death penalty back home.
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