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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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