offense

phonetic symbol: / əféns / 

offense - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ (criminal law) an act punishable by law
■ usually considered an evil act
crime , criminal offence , criminal offense , law-breaking , offence

[ noun ]
■ the action of attacking an enemy
offence , offensive

[ noun ]
■ a lack of politeness
■ a failure to show regard for others
■ wounding the feelings or others
discourtesy , offence , offensive activity

[ noun ]
■ a feeling of anger caused by being offended
offence , umbrage

[ noun ]
■ the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
offence

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