n.
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| Dictionary: Of·fence |
| WordNet: offence |
The noun has 5 meanings:
Meaning #1:
the action of attacking the enemy
Synonyms: offense, offensive
Meaning #2:
the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
Synonym: offense
Antonym: defence (meaning #2)
Meaning #3:
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
Synonyms: umbrage, offense
Meaning #4:
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms: discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
Meaning #5:
a crime less serious than a felony
Synonyms: misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offense, violation, infringement
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