How Do You Spell REOFFEND?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪəfˈɛnd] (IPA)

The word "reoffend" is spelled with a silent "o." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /riəˈfɛnd/. The "r" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue curled back and lightly touching the roof of the mouth. The "i" sound is pronounced like the "ee" in "see." The "ə" sound is the schwa sound, and is pronounced like the "a" in "sofa." The "f" sound is pronounced by gently blowing air between the top teeth and the lower lip. The "ɛ" sound is pronounced like the "e" in "bet." The "nd" sounds are pronounced by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and then releasing it.

REOFFEND Meaning and Definition

1. Reoffend, also spelled as re-offend, is a verb used to describe the act of committing a new offense or criminal act after having been previously convicted or punished for a similar offense. It refers to the recurrence of criminal behavior by an individual who has a history of engaging in illegal activities.

   When someone reoffends, it indicates that they have violated the law again, often despite having received punishment, rehabilitation, or undergone intervention to discourage further criminal behavior. Reoffending can involve various criminal activities, such as theft, assault, drug possession or trafficking, fraud, or any other act deemed illegal by the jurisdiction in which the offense occurs.

   The term "reoffend" is commonly used in the context of criminal justice systems and recidivism studies. Recidivism refers to the tendency or likelihood of a previously convicted offender to reoffend. It is an important measure in evaluating the efficacy of rehabilitation programs, the impact of sentences, or the effectiveness of parole or probation systems.

   Reducing reoffending rates is often a key objective of criminal justice policies, as it is seen as a crucial aspect of public safety and reducing the overall crime rates. Strategies employed to address reoffending may include targeted education, vocational training, therapy, counseling, community support, or measures that restrict an individual's freedom or monitor their behavior.

Common Misspellings for REOFFEND

• reoffense

Etymology of REOFFEND

The word "reoffend" is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" which means "again" or "repeat", and the verb "offend" which comes from the Latin word "offendere". The Latin "offendere" means "to strike against" or "to stumble upon", and in the context of this word, it refers to breaking a law or committing a wrongdoing. Therefore, "reoffend" essentially means to offend or commit a crime again after previously being convicted of a similar offense.

Conjugate verb Reoffend

CONDITIONAL

I would reoffend

you would reoffend

he/she/it would reoffend

we would reoffend

they would reoffend

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be reoffending

you would be reoffending

he/she/it would be reoffending

we would be reoffending

they would be reoffending

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reoffend

you would have reoffend

he/she/it would have reoffend

we would have reoffend

they would have reoffend

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been reoffending

you would have been reoffending

he/she/it would have been reoffending

we would have been reoffending

they would have been reoffending

FUTURE

I will reoffend

you will reoffend

he/she/it will reoffend

we will reoffend

they will reoffend

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reoffending

you will be reoffending

he/she/it will be reoffending

we will be reoffending

they will be reoffending

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reoffended

you will have reoffended

he/she/it will have reoffended

we will have reoffended

they will have reoffended

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reoffending

you will have been reoffending

he/she/it will have been reoffending

we will have been reoffending

they will have been reoffending

IMPERATIVE

you reoffend

we let´s reoffend

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reoffend

PAST

I reoffended

you reoffended

he/she/it reoffended

we reoffended

they reoffended

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reoffending

you were reoffending

he/she/it was reoffending

we were reoffending

they were reoffending

PAST PARTICIPLE

reoffended

PAST PERFECT

I had reoffended

you had reoffended

he/she/it had reoffended

we had reoffended

they had reoffended

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reoffending

you had been reoffending

he/she/it had been reoffending

we had been reoffending

they had been reoffending

PRESENT

I reoffend

you reoffend

he/she/it reoffends

we reoffend

they reoffend

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reoffending

you are reoffending

he/she/it is reoffending

we are reoffending

they are reoffending

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reoffending

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reoffended

you have reoffended

he/she/it has reoffended

we have reoffended

they have reoffended

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reoffending

you have been reoffending

he/she/it has been reoffending

we have been reoffending

they have been reoffending

I would have reoffended

we would have reoffended

you would have reoffended

he/she/it would have reoffended

they would have reoffended