offense
nounUK /əˈfɛns/
US /əˈfɛns/
Something you do that hurts or upsets someone.
Taking his toy without asking was an offense.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of attacking or scoring in a game.
Our team's offense scored three goals.
3. A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something.
She took offense at his joke.
4. The side that attacks in a sport.
The offense lined up for the next play.