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Definition of offense noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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offense

noun
(North American English)
 
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offense pronunciation English əˈfens offense pronunciation American əˈfens
[countable] = offenceto commit an offenseThe new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places.a minor/serious offenseShe pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses.2
offense pronunciation English ˈɒfens offense pronunciation American ˈɔːfens offense pronunciation American ˈɑːfens
[singular + singular or plural verb, uncountable] (British English attack [singular]) (sport) the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attackThe Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense.He played offense for the Chicago Bulls. compare defence