Offense Definition & Meaning
offense
- noun
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
- a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
- (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
- the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
- the action of attacking an enemy
"Offense" in song lyrics
See how offense is used in real songs:
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"Much love CMB, O.G.'s no offense"
Al-D f/ Lil' Keke — Hurtin Inside -
"Nah the bad news is; while the gospel's an offense"
The Ambassador f/ LaKia Wise — Get You Open -
"Came to give the defense my best offense"
Annakin Slayd — Rhythm's Last Stand
Words that rhyme with offense
Usage tips for "offense"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does offense mean?
- a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question" (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes" the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score the action of attacking an enemy
- What part of speech is offense?
- Offense is a noun.
- How many definitions does offense have?
- Offense has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).