Lapse and Offence

Lapse

Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Offence and lapse are semantically related In some cases you can use "Offence" instead a noun "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Offence

Offence noun - A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.
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Synonyms for Offence

Lapse and offence are semantically related in crime topic. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead a noun "Offence".

How words are described

common common lapse common offence
genuine genuine lapse genuine offence
blatant blatant lapse blatant offence
severe severe lapse severe offence
Other adjectives: serious, moral, major, slightest.
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