offense

(noun) a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. Synonyms: discourtesy, offence, offensive activity.

(noun) a feeling of anger caused by being offended. Synonyms: umbrage, offence. Example: "He took offence at my question."

(noun) (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act. Synonyms: crime, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking. Example: "A long record of crimes."

(noun) the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score. Synonyms: offence.

(noun) the action of attacking an enemy. Synonyms: offence, offensive.