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offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /
NOUN
violation, trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach crime infraction misdeed misdemeanor sin transgression wrongdoing
STRONG
delinquency fault lapse malfeasance peccadillo wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behavior good deed obedience
STRONG
perfection
WEAK
happiness kindness pleasure
NOUN
insult, displeasure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault attack injury
STRONG
affront aggression battery blitz blitzkrieg dig harm hit hurt indignation indignity injustice mugging onset onslaught outrage push put-down slam slight snub zinger
WEAK
assailment black eye dirty dig left-handed compliment slap in the face
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid health
STRONG
compliment flattery glee happiness joy praise respect
WEAK
kindness obedience pleasure
NOUN
anger, hard feelings
Synonyms
STRONG
annoyance conniption displeasure explosion fit flare-up huff indignation ire miff needle outburst pique resentment scene tantrum umbrage wrath
WEAK
wounded feelings
Antonyms
STRONG
calm cheer composure delight happiness joy love peace pleasure
WEAK
kindness obedience

Example Sentences

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Zach Neto grounded out to stop the Angels’ offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Are board members being dragged into this, or are they going on the offense because they already see the benefits of AI adoption?

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Gators like to get out in the fast break, but Iowa countered with a snail-paced offense style of any team in the nation this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“This is an offense directed at our very existence,” the prosecutor said of Abel’s mission in America, “and through us at the free world and civilization itself.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.