Associations to the word «Offense»

OFFENSE, noun. The act of offending:

OFFENSE, noun. A crime or sin

OFFENSE, noun. An affront, insult or injury.

OFFENSE, noun. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.

OFFENSE, noun. (team sports) (often ) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

OFFENSE, noun. (team sports) (often ) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

OFFENSE, noun. A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others.

OFFENSE, noun. A feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question".

OFFENSE, noun. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes".

OFFENSE, noun. The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score.

OFFENSE, noun. The action of attacking an enemy.