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or offence
Synonyms & Antonyms of offense
1
a breaking of a moral or legal code
- wartime offenses that are crimes against all of humanity
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2
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
- combat casualties grew enormously as the weapons of offense became far more technologically advanced than defensive armor
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- aggression,
- assault,
- attack,
- attempt,
- blitz,
- blitzkrieg,
- charge,
- coup de main,
- descent,
- offensive,
- onset,
- onslaught,
- raid,
- rush,
- strike
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3
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
- a diplomat never deliberately gives offense
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4
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
- my mother was prone to take offense even at the most innocent remark
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The first known use of offense was in the 14th century
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