Offense
WordNet
noun
(1) A crime less serious than a felony
(2) The action of attacking an enemy
(3) A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
(4) A feeling of anger caused by being offended
"He took offence at my question"
(5) The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
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Alternative spellings
offence (plural: offences)
Noun
- The act of offending; a crime or sin; an affront or injury.
- The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
- A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
- The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.