offense

(noun)

noun

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

Similar word(s): discourtesy, offence

Definition categories: act, behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings

2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended

- he took offence at my question

Similar word(s): offence, umbrage

Definition categories: feeling, anger, choler, ire

3. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right

Similar word(s): offence

Definition categories: act, evildoing, transgression

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

Similar word(s): offence

Definition categories: group, squad, team

5. the action of attacking an enemy

Similar word(s): offence, offensive

Definition categories: act, operation