Offense ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Offense ( noun )

1. An action or behavior that is illegal or against the rules.
2. An action or behavior that causes harm or offense to someone or something.
3. An action or behavior that is considered to be disrespectful or impolite.
4. The team or players in a sport who are trying to score or win the game.

Origin:

From old french offens "attack", from latin offensa "offense, attack", from the verb offendere "to strike against, offend".

Examples:

1. He was arrested for a drug offense.
2. She took offense at his remark.
3. The offense was committed by the opposing team.
4. The offense was punishable by law.
5. The offense was a violation of company policy.

(As a verb)

Offense ( verb )

1. An action or behavior that is illegal or against the rules.
2. An action or behavior that causes harm or offense to someone or something.
3. An action or behavior that is considered to be disrespectful or impolite.
4. The team or players in a sport who are trying to score or win the game.

Origin:

From old french offens "attack", from latin offensa "offense, attack", from the verb offendere "to strike against, offend".

Examples:

1. He was arrested for a drug offense.
2. She took offense at his remark.
3. The offense was committed by the opposing team.
4. The offense was punishable by law.
5. The offense was a violation of company policy.