offense

noun

1. 1

   (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

   a long record of crimes

2. 2

   the action of attacking an enemy

3. 3

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

4. 4

   a feeling of anger caused by being offended

   he took offence at my question

5. 5

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