Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Offense.
How to pronounce offense:
US
Offense - as a noun
A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discourtesy17offence15offensive activityHypernyms (Closely Related)
behavior16behaviour17conduct12doings8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A feeling of anger caused by being offended
Example: "He took offence at my question"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15umbrage12A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evildoing14transgression14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defense11The action of attacking an enemy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offence15offensive18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was charged with committing a serious offense."
"She took offense at his rude comment."
"The team's offense struggled to score any points."
"Drunk driving is a criminal offense."
"He was easily provoked and quick to take offense."
Word Game Points
Is OFFENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is OFFENSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offense is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OFFENSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offense is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
