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   of·fense

   /əˈfens/

   noun

   • 1. a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act: "neither offense violates any federal law" Similar crimeillegal/unlawful actmisdemeanorbreach/violation/infraction of the lawfelonywrongdoingwrongact of misconductmisdeeddelinquencypeccadillosintransgressioninfringementact of derelictionshortcomingfaultlapsemalfeasancearchaic:trespassrare:malefaction
   • ▪ a thing that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right or natural: "the outcome is an offense to basic justice" Similar affrontslap in the faceinsultoutrageinjuryhurtinjusticeindignityslightsnub
   • 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles: "I didn't intend to give offense" Similar annoyanceangerresentmentindignationirritationexasperationwrathdispleasuredisapprovaldislikehard/bad/ill feelingsdisgruntlementanimositypiquevexationumbrageantipathyaversionoppositionenmityliterary:ire
   • 3. the action of attacking someone or something: "reductions in strategic offense arsenals" Similar attackoffensiveassaultact of aggressionaggressiononslaughtthrustchargesortiesallyinvasionincursionforay
   • ▪ (in sports) the team or players who are attempting to score or advance the ball: North American "he is a wide receiver, playing on offense"
   • ▪ (in sports) the condition of possessing the ball or being on the team attempting to score. US

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French offens ‘misdeed’, from Latin offensus ‘annoyance’, reinforced by French offense, from Latin offensa ‘a striking against, a hurt, or displeasure’; based on Latin offendere ‘strike against’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offenseOffense Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of OFFENSE is something that outrages the moral or physical senses. How to use offense in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Offense.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OFFENSE definition: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.

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   Offense definition: a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin.. See examples of OFFENSE used in a sentence.

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   The part of a team that tries to score points is called the offense. If you play forward on a soccer team, you are on offense. If you offend someone — that is you cause them to be upset because of your actions or words — then you may need to apologize for the offense.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOFFENSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OFFENSE meaning: 1. US spelling of offence 2. an illegal act; a crime: 3. upset and hurt or annoyed feelings, often…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a. the act of breaking a law; sin or crime; transgression. b. the act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, displeasure, etc. 2. the condition of being offended, esp. of feeling hurt, resentful, or angry; umbrage. 3. Rare. something that causes sinning or wrongdoing.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › offenseOffense - definition of offense by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin. 2. a transgression of the law; misdemeanor. 3. something that offends or displeases. 4. the act of offending or displeasing. 5. the feeling of resentment caused: to give offense.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryOFFENSE definition in American English | Collins English...

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   1. countable noun. An offense is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment. A first offense carries a fine of $1,000. 2. variable noun. Offense or an offense is behavior that causes people to be upset or embarrassed. He said he didn't mean to give offense. 3. singular noun [the N]

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of offense noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishoffense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    [uncountable] the act of upsetting or insulting someone I'm sure he meant no offense when he said that. The photo may cause offense to some people. No one will take offense (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. Don't be so quick to take offense. /ˈɑfɛns/