offence

/ə'fens/
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offence

The referee calls a penalty for a minor offence.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A violation of a law or rule; a crime: An act that is punishable by law or breaks an established rule.
    • The act of causing anger, resentment, or hurt feelings: An action or remark that is insulting or upsetting.
    • The feeling of being upset or angry because of an insult: The emotional reaction of being hurt or angered by someone's words or actions.
    • (In sports) The team or players who are attempting to score: The side that has possession of the ball or puck and is trying to advance it to score points.
    • The action of attacking an enemy: The act of launching an attack in a military or combative context.
Usage Examples
  • As a crime or violation:
    • Driving under the influence is a serious offence.
    • The company was fined for a regulatory offence.
  • As an insulting action:
    • His rude comment was an offence to everyone present.
    • I meant no offence by my remark.
  • As the feeling of being upset:
    • She took offence at the suggestion that she was lazy.
    • He is quick to take offence.
  • In sports:
    • The team's offence scored three touchdowns in the first quarter.
    • He plays on the offence.
  • As an attack:
    • The castle's defences were strong against any offence. (Note: This usage is less common in modern English, where "attack" or "offensive" is often preferred.)
Advanced Usage
  • "No offence": A phrase used to indicate that one does not intend to insult someone, often before or after a potentially critical statement.
    • No offence, but I think your plan needs more work.
  • "To give offence": To cause someone to feel upset or insulted.
    • His blunt manner often gives offence without him realizing it.
Variants and Related Words
  • Offend (verb): To cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful; to break a law or rule.
    • I didn't mean to offend you.
  • Offensive (adjective):
    • Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry.
      • Offensive language.
    • Relating to the act of attacking in sports or war.
      • Offensive strategy.
  • Offensive (noun): A concerted military or sporting attack.
    • The army launched a major offensive.
Synonyms
  • Crime: An illegal act.
  • Insult: A disrespectful or scornful remark or action.
  • Umbrage: Offence or annoyance.
  • Attack: An aggressive action against an enemy.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Offence" is a noun and does not typically form phrasal verbs. The related verb "offend" forms phrases.) - Offend against: To violate or break (a law, principle, etc.). - The new policy offends against the principles of free speech.

Related Idioms
  • The best defence is a good offence: Proverb meaning that being proactive and attacking a problem is the most effective way to deal with it.
  • To take offence: To become upset or angry because of something said or done.
    • You mustn't take offence; she didn't intend it personally.
offence

The referee calls a penalty for a minor offence.

Noun
  1. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
    • a long record of crimes
  2. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
  3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended
    • he took offence at my question
  4. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
  5. the action of attacking an enemy

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