OFFENSE


Meaning of OFFENSE in English

noun

1.

Synonyms: attack 1, aggression, assailment, assault, offensive, onfall, onset, onslaught

2.

an emotional response to a slight or indignity

he is so sensitive that he takes offense at the slightest criticism

Synonyms: dudgeon, huff, miff, pique, resentment, ||snuff, umbrage

Related Word: affront, indignity, insult; anger, indignation; displeasure; catfit, conniption, fit, tantrum; pet, tizzy; explosion, flare-up, outburst, scene

Contrasted words: delight, pleasure

3.

Synonyms: crime 1, misdeed

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