OFFENSE
- a violation of a moral or social code [n OFFENSES]
- A breach of a law or rule; an illegal act
- A thing that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right or natural
- Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one's standards or principles
- The action of attacking
- (in sports) The team or players who are attempting to score or advance the ball
- (in sports) The condition of possessing the ball or being on the team attempting to score