offense Meaning & Definition
/əˈfɛns/
What Does Offense Mean?
Offense is a noun that means The act of offending. A crime or sin. It is also used to mean A crime or sin.
Offense at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈfɛns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | umbrage, discourtesy and offensive |
| Antonyms | defence, defense and defending team |
| Plural | offenses |
Offense Definition (Noun)
- The act of offending. A crime or sin.
- A crime or sin.
- An affront, injury, or insult.
- The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
- A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
- The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
Noun
- The act of offending:
Synonyms of Offense
umbragediscourtesyoffensiveviolationinfringementinfractionoffencemisdemeanormisdemeanouroffensive activity
Offense synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offense
Offense in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
offense (countable and uncountable, plural offenses)
Words That Rhyme With Offense
Origin of Offense
From Middle English offence, from Old French offense, from Latin offensa (“a striking against; displeasure; injury”).
Offense Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of offense is //əˈfɛns//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Offense
What part of speech is offense?
Offense is a noun.
What is another word for offense?
You can replace offense with words such as umbrage, discourtesy and offensive. See the full list of offense synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of offense?
The opposite of offense can be expressed with words like defence, defense and defending team.
What is the plural of offense?
The plural of offense is offenses.