Definition & Meaning of "offense"in English

Offense

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

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

offenses

Examples

Her comment was seen as an offense, though it wasn’t intended to be hurtful.

any act that is against a law

Examples

Shoplifting is considered a criminal offense in most countries.

a feeling of anger caused by being offended

the act of attacking or initiating aggressive action against an enemy

offensive

Examples

The army launched an offence to regain control of the occupied region.

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

Who is the "offense"?

The offense refers to the players on a team who are focused on scoring against the other team. Their job is to move the ball or puck toward the opponent's goal and find ways to score. This can involve passing, shooting, or running, depending on the sport. The offensive players work together to break through the defense and create chances to score. The main aim of the offense is to get past the defenders and successfully score points for their team.

Examples

The team's offense dominated the game with three touchdowns in the first quarter.

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