Offense

noun

/əˈfɛns/

Word Frequency: 5.2

Definitions

1.nounThe act of offending:

2.nounThe state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.

3.nounA strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

4.nounThe portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

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