C1verbformalcrimelaw
US/ˌriː.əˈfend/
UK/ˌriː.əˈfend/
to commit another crime after being punished for an earlier one
In context
Studies show that prisoners who learn a trade are less likely to reoffend.
He promised the judge that he would never reoffend.
Young people who reoffend within a year are often sent to a special program.
Words that go with reoffend
adjective + preposition
- likely to reoffendOffenders without jobs are likely to reoffend.
noun + preposition
- risk of reoffendingThe risk of reoffending falls with education.
verb + preposition
- reoffend withinMany reoffend within two years of release.
- reoffend after releaseFew reoffend after release if they find work.
verb + noun
- reduce reoffendingThe program aims to reduce reoffending.
- prevent reoffendingSupport can help prevent reoffending.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He reoffended again.Correct: He reoffended.