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offense

/əˈfɛns/

US UK

noun

US or Brit offence , pl -fenses

[noncount] :something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset

She didn't mean to give/cause offense. [=to offend anyone]

I mean no offense [=I do not want to offend anyone], but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?

No offense [=I do not want to offend you when I say this], but I think you are mistaken.

[count] :something that is wrong or improper - often + to

His actions are an offense to public morals. - often + against

Such language is an offense against common decency.

[count] :a criminal act

He was found guilty and fined $250 for each offense.

Penalties for a first offense range from fines to jail time.

a capital/federal/criminal offense

serious/minor offenses

/ˈaːˌfɛns/ US sports

the group of players on a team who try to score points or goals against an opponent [count]

Our team has the best offense in the league.

a talented offense

The quarterback directs the offense. [noncount]

She began the season on offense [=playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals], but her coach later put her on defense.

[noncount] :the way that players on a team try to score points or goals against an opponent

The team needs some work on its offense.

The team plays good offense. - compare defense 6

take offense

to become angry or upset by something that another person has said or done :to be offended by something

He took offense when I suggested exchanging the gift. - often + at

She takes offense at any criticism.