offense

noun

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

   noun.act

   Synonyms discourtesy offence offensive activity

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended

   noun.feeling

   Synonyms offence umbrage

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.act

   Synonyms crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking offence

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.group

   Synonyms offence

   Antonyms defence defending team defense

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the action of attacking an enemy

   noun.act

   Synonyms offence offensive

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront or an injury.

   noun

   Source: webster1913