Dictionary entries for 'offense'

Synonyms

of·fense (ə-fĕnś)

[Middle English, from Old French ofense, from Latin offēnsa from feminine past participle of offendere, to offend; see offend.]

noun

1. The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront.
2. The state of being offended.
1. A violation or infraction of a moral or social code; a transgression or sin.
2. A transgression of law; a crime.
Something that outrages moral sensibilities: Genocide is an offense to all civilized humans.
The act of attacking or assaulting.
Sports
1. The means or tactics used in attempting to score.
2. A team in possession of the ball or puck, or those players whose primary duty is to attempt to score.
3. Scoring ability or potential.