definition of
offense

[1] #1 offense n. [discourtesy, offence, offensive activity] a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. wn

[2] #2 offense n. [umbrage, offence] a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question". wn

[3] #3 offense n. [crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking] (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes". wn

[4] #4 offense n. [offence] the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score. wn

[5] #5 offense n. [offence, offensive] the action of attacking an enemy. wn