OFFENCE

• (noun) (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

  "a long record of crimes"

  synonyms : crime , criminal offence , criminal offense , law-breaking , offense

• (noun) the action of attacking an enemy

  synonyms : offense , offensive

  The army launched an offensive against the enemy. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

  synonyms : discourtesy , offense , offensive activity

• (noun) a feeling of anger caused by being offended

  "he took offence at my question"

  synonyms : offense , umbrage

• (noun) the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

  synonyms : offense

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