offence of·fence fairly common noun 1. the action of attacking an enemy Synonymsoffenseoffensive 2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score Synonymsoffense Antonymsdefense 3. a feeling of anger caused by being offended “he took offence at my question” Synonymsumbrageoffense 4. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others Synonymsdiscourtesyoffenseoffensive activity 5. a crime less serious than a felony Synonymsmisdemeanormisdemeanourinfractionoffenseviolationinfringement Related words Word family infringeoffendinfract Broader terms crimeoperationbehaviorangerteam Narrower terms disorderly conductfalse pretenseindecent exposureperjuryseditioncounteroffensivedirty warrollbackderisionindelicacyinsolenceinsult WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.
