any offense vs any offenses

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Any offense' is singular and is used when referring to a single offense or wrongdoing. 'Any offenses' is plural and is used when referring to multiple offenses or wrongdoings.

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any offense

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a single offense or wrongdoing. It is singular in form.

Examples:

I apologize if I have caused any offense.

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No one meant any offense with the verbal offer.
The Vatican apparatus, led by the Secretary of State, deliberately scorns the prophecies, imperatives and warnings of the Fatima Message in favor of "enlightened" new ecclesial policies, which include avoiding any offense to Russia by a public consecration of that nation.
I didn't mean any offense, obviously.
I apologize if I've caused any offense.
I don't mean any offense, gentlemen, but you couldn't possibly afford the cars in this auction.
Police denied any offense to the protesters. Tents were torn, equipment was destroyed, food was rendered useless and art installations were ruined.
I wouldn't wish to cause any offense.
Mr. Cornish, I don't mean any offense, but we have rules.
If he could forgive his brother's own murderer, he could forgive any offense.
Can I tell you that I'm sorry for any offense I might've caused, man?
In the 18 years of his priesthood and work in the Apostolate, Father Gruner had never been charged with any offense whatsoever against the good of the Church, and neither had the Apostolate.
It is not our intention to create any offense to any visitor to this website and/ or our customers; therefore, please consider Vitruvian Man for what it is: a work of art.
I only mention it 'cause I wouldn't like you to think there was any offense taken.
In his twenty-four years as a priest, Father Gruner has never been accused, let alone proven guilty, of any offense against faith, morals, the law of the Church nor any legitimate precept of competent authority.
15 One witness alone shall not take the stand against a man in regard to any crime or any offense of which he may be guilty; a judicial fact shall be established only on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
It's the way he is really He doesn't mean any offense He has really no common sense
We didn't mean any offense.
Of course I was crushed and wracked my brains for any offense I may have caused her.
Moreover, the evidence taken before me in this case would not, in my judgment... warranta convictionof thedefendants by trial jury of any offense whatever.
General, I don't mean any offense, but soldiers who specialize in high-stress situations... there have actually been studies that show they demonstrate very little brain activity.

Alternatives:

any wrongdoing
any transgression

any offenses

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to multiple offenses or wrongdoings. It is plural in form.