Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The comments do not reflect the Tribeca Festival’s values, and we regret the hurt and offense they have caused.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It was the only cold quarter for the Sparks, who scored just 18 points, with more than half of their offense coming from Plum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Cushnie retired the only batter he faced and the offense went to work from there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Wemby’s offense remains a work in progress—he needs to develop a reliable midrange shot, à la Kevin Durant, and his low post game will remind no one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

When Singer threw the unopened bottle out of the window Antonapoulos wept with disappointment and offense.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




Vocabulary lists containing offense


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "offense" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com