OFFENSE


Meaning of OFFENSE in English

n. Function: noun

1

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

2 an emotional response to a slight or indignity FF1C; he is so sensitive that he takes offense at the slightest criticism FF1E;

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

Related Words: 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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.