Offense

/əfˈɛns/

/əˈfɛns/

Offense

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

any act that is against a law

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

synonyms : umbrage

the action of attacking an enemy

synonyms : offensive

(in sports) the players of a team who are trying to score against the rival team

antonyms : defense

Examples

1. She took offense at his rude comments.

2. She took offense when her boss criticized her work in front of her colleagues.

3. Please don't take offense at what I said.

4. I think he took offense at my suggestion that he could improve his work.