offense | ||
1. | [ noun ] a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others | |
Synonyms: | offence offensive_activity discourtesy | |
Related terms: | behavior derision rebuff insult indelicacy presumption insolence hurt | |
2. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) a crime less serious than a felony | |
Synonyms: | violation misdemeanor offence infraction infringement misdemeanour | |
Related terms: | crime perjury disorderly_conduct sedition false_pretence indecent_exposure conflict | |
3. | [ noun ] a feeling of anger caused by being offended | |
Synonyms: | offence umbrage | |
Examples: | "he took offence at my question" |
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Related terms: | anger pique | |
4. | [ noun ] (sport) the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score | |
Synonyms: | offence | |
Related terms: | defense team | |
5. | [ noun ] (military) the action of attacking the enemy | |
Synonyms: | offensive offence | |
Related terms: | operation counteroffensive dirty_war rollback | |
Similar spelling: |
offensive offence |