of·fence /əˈfɛns/
1. the action of attacking an enemy
synset: offense, offence, offensive
2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
antonym: defense, defence, defending_team
3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
synset: umbrage, offense, offence
4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
synset: discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive_activity
5. a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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