offence

Meanings

Plural: offences

Noun

• the action of attacking an enemy
• the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
• a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  • "he took offence at my question"
• a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
• (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
• British, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.

Synonyms

crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, discourtesy, law-breaking, offense, offensive, offensive activity, umbrage

Antonyms

defence, defense