OFFENSE

(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 , offence
(noun) the action of attacking an enemy
synonyms : offence , 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 , offence , offensive activity
(noun) a feeling of anger caused by being offended
"he took offence at my question"
synonyms : offence , umbrage
I took offence at his amorous demands. -added by priyavanjeri
(noun) the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
synonyms : offence

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