offense

n. attack; (Sports) side that pursues (rather than defends); misdeed; insult; state of being offended; transgression (also offence)

Offence or offense (see American and British English spelling differences, -ce/-se) may refer to:Offence (law), a violation of the penal lawOffense (sports) That portion of a team that is in control of the ball or puck at the beginning of the play, except in baseball. In baseball, the offense is the team at bat. In some sports, the players on the field or court play both offense and defense depending on the ebb and flow of the action. In others, there are specialized offense squads and defense squads.Offense (policy debate) refers to an argument that makes a definite value judgment on an advocacy.Offense (etiquette), an untasteful thought, emotion, action or other behaviourOffense (band) , Metal band
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Noun
1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
(synonym) discourtesy, offence, offensive activity
(hypernym) behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
(hyponym) derision, ridicule
2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
(synonym) umbrage, offence
(hypernym) anger, choler, ire
3. a crime less serious than a felony
(synonym) misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, violation, infringement
(hypernym) crime, law-breaking
(hyponym) disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peace
4. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
(synonym) offence
(antonym) defense, defence, defending team
(hypernym) team, squad
5. the action of attacking an enemy
(synonym) offence, offensive
(hypernym) operation, military operation
(hyponym) counteroffensive

n. insult, offense; affront, injury

adj. insulted, offended, hurt by rude or offensive remarks or behavior

v. offend, hurt, insult; affront, malign, injure

(n.)
Alt. of Offence