A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act. noun
He was charged with a criminal offense.
The new law aims to reduce the number of minor offenses.
Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles. noun
She took offense at his rude remarks.
No offense was intended by his comments.
The action of attacking or engaging an enemy. noun
The team took the offense and scored quickly.
In military terms, offense is often the best defense.
The team or players responsible for scoring in a game. noun
The offense struggled to move the ball against a strong defense.
Their offense is known for its high-scoring capabilities.