offense · n
offense (CRIME)
B2 a crime
Dictionary examples:
Driving without a license is an offense. (27.2)
a criminal offense (34.1)
a serious/minor offense (34.5)
offense (UPSET FEELINGS)
B2 when something rude makes someone upset or angry
Dictionary examples:
Do you think he took offense at what I said about his hair? (34.1)
If you don't mind, I'd rather go on my own - no offense, but I think it would be better. (42.9)
offense (SPORTS)
B1 in sports such as football, the part of a team which tries to score points
Dictionary examples:
Our team's offense is so bad, they score for the other team! (0.0)
The coach yelled, 'Offense, wake up! The game started an hour ago!' (0.0)
The offense was so confused, they tried to score in their own goal! (0.0)
The offense been having trouble moving the ball down the field. (33.4)