Definition of 'offense'

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Noun

1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
      Synonyms: discourtesy offence offensive activity
2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
      Synonyms: umbrage offence
3. a crime less serious than a felony
      Synonyms: misdemeanor misdemeanour infraction offence violation infringement
4. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
      Synonyms: offence
      Antonyms: defense defence defending team defense defence defending team
5. the action of attacking an enemy
      Synonyms: offence offensive

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