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'offense' - used as a noun
1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended
3. a crime less serious than a felony
4. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
5. the action of attacking an enemy
Variations of 'offense'
 
Antonym
  • defense
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