offence

noun

1. the action of attacking an enemy

   noun.act

   Synonyms offense offensive

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.group

   Synonyms offense

   Antonyms defence defending team defense

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended

   noun.feeling

   Examples

   He took offence at my question.

   Synonyms offense umbrage

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Synonyms discourtesy offense offensive activity

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

   noun.act

   Synonyms crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking offense

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. See <u>Offense</u>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913