1. (noun) offense, offence, offensive
the action of attacking an enemy
2. (noun) offense, offence
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
3. (noun) umbrage, offense, offence
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
"he took offence at my question"
4. (noun) discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
5. (noun) crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
"a long record of crimes"
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