offense

n 1: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others

[syn: {discourtesy}, {offence}, {offensive activity}]

2: a feeling of anger caused by an offence; "give or take

umbrage or offense" [syn: {umbrage}]

3: a crime less serious than a felony [syn: {misdemeanor}, {misdemeanour},

{infraction}, {offence}, {violation}, {infringement}]

4: the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score

[ant: {defense}]

5: the action of attacking the enemy [syn: {offence}, {offensive}]