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Definition offense in American English

offense noun

noun
/əˈfens/
1

a crime or illegal activity for which there is a punishment

Example

a traffic/drug/sex offense

Example

The usual fine is $15 to $100 for a first offense.

Example

Four people were arrested on minor offenses.

Example

Killing these animals has been made a criminal offense.

Example

They argued that since the victim was an officer, the criminal should be charged with a capital offense.

Example

He has committed a very serious offense.

Example

The new ruling only applies to suspects who have been charged with an offense.

Example

Walker was convicted of a similar offense in 1987.

Synonyms and related words
crime case count
2

something that you do or say which makes someone else angry or upset

Example

commercials that cause offense

Synonyms and related words
a slap in the face cut insult
3

the part of a game such as football that involves trying to score points

Example

They're a team that has always been stronger on offense.

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
3.1

the members of a team in a game such as football whose job is to try to score points

Synonyms and related words
all-American back backfield
4

something that makes you feel angry and upset because it is insulting, unfair, or morally wrong

Example

a performance that is an offense to good taste

Synonyms and related words
a slap in the face cut insult
5

the process of attacking someone or something

Example

weapons of offense

Synonyms and related words
attack assault onslaught
Definition offense in American English