1. (noun) discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
2. (noun) umbrage, offense, offence
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
"he took offence at my question"
3. (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"
4. (noun) offense, offence
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
5. (noun) offense, offence, offensive
the action of attacking an enemy
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Definition of 'offense' 
