offense Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˈfɛns/
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Offense as a Noun
1
The act of offending. A crime or sin.
2
A crime or sin.
3
An affront, injury, or insult.
4
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
5
A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
6
The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
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 at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈfɛns/ |
| Meaning | The act of offending. A crime or sin |
| Antonyms | defence and defense |
| Plural | offenses |
Quick Answers About Offense
What part of speech is offense?
Offense is a noun.
What is the opposite of offense?
The opposite of offense can be expressed with words like defence and defense.
What is the plural of offense?
The plural of offense is offenses.