noun

1. (criminal law) an act punishable by law
usually considered an evil act

e.g. a long record of crimes

Synonym: crimeoffensecriminal offensecriminal offencelaw-breaking

2. the action of attacking an enemy

Synonym: offenseoffensive

3. a lack of politeness
a failure to show regard for others
wounding the feelings or others

Synonym: discourtesyoffenseoffensive activity

4. a feeling of anger caused by being offended

e.g. he took offence at my question

Synonym: umbrageoffense

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

Synonym: offense