offense

noun

1. an offending; specif.,
   1. the act of breaking a law; sin or crime; transgression
   2. the act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, displeasure, etc.
2. the condition of being offended, esp. of feeling hurt, resentful, or angry; umbrage
3. Rare something that causes sinning or wrongdoing
4. something that causes resentment, anger, etc.
5. the act of attacking or assaulting; aggression
6. the person, army, etc. that is attacking
7. ☆ Sports
   1. a team when it is attempting to score against an opponent in any contest
   2. the ability to score against an opposing team
   3. the strategy, plays, etc. used in attempting to score against an opposing team