offense

Noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

• the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

• (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
  • a long record of crimes
    

• a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  • he took offence at my question
    

• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  offence , offensive , crime , criminal offense , criminal offence , law-breaking , umbrage , discourtesy , offensive activity
• Antonyms: 
  defense , defence , defending team