the action of attacking an enemy

[ Syn: offense , offensive ]

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

[ Syn: offense , offense ]

a feeling of anger caused by being offended; he took offence at my question

[ Syn: umbrage , offense ]

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

[ Syn: discourtesy , offense , offensive activity ]

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; a long record of crimes

[ Syn: crime , offense , criminal offense , criminal offence , law-breaking ]