offence
Cause for umbrage
Offence is the British spelling of offense.
An offence is a violation of rules or law: a criminal offence, a minor offence.
It also means the causing or feeling of hurt or annoyance: No offence intended, She took offence at the remark.
In sports, offence is the attacking side or strategy—the team trying to score.
Minor rule breach
- breachBreaking of agreement
- transgressionViolation of law or code
- contraventionAct violating a rule
- infringementViolation of rights
noncompliance · wrongdoing · misdeed · trespass · lawbreaking · disobedience · delinquency · misconduct
Offense taken at insult
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- woundedHaving sustained harm
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
displeasure · annoyance · sensitivity · thin-skinned · touchy · prickly · outrage · easily offended
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
fraud · arson · robbery · larceny · vandalism · embezzlement · trespassing · shoplifting
Deliberate public insult
- slightMinor or thin
- slurInsulting group label
- tauntInsulting provocation
- disparagementCriticism meant to diminish
mockery · ridicule · disrespect · belittlement · denigration · scorn · snub · put-down
infraction
Minor rule breach
- breachBreaking of agreement
- transgressionViolation of law or code
- contraventionAct violating a rule
infringement · noncompliance · wrongdoing · misdeed · trespass · lawbreaking · disobedience · delinquency · misconduct · foul
umbrage
Offense taken at insult
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- woundedHaving sustained harm
upset · displeasure · annoyance · sensitivity · thin-skinned · touchy · prickly · outrage · easily offended · grievance
felony
Serious criminal offense
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- theftUnlawful taking of property
burglary · fraud · arson · robbery · larceny · vandalism · embezzlement · trespassing · shoplifting · kidnapping
affront
Deliberate public insult
disparagement · mockery · ridicule · disrespect · belittlement · denigration · scorn · snub · put-down · indignity
assault
Violent offensive act
incursion · invasion · ambush · blitz · barrage · charge · advance · push · surge · maneuver
scoring
Earning points in competition
forwards · striker · playmaker · quarterback · rushing · passing · possession · drive · redzone · end zone
offencedefence
Resistance to attack
defense · protection · defensive play · defensive · guard
offencecompliance
Adhering to requirements
obedience · lawfulness · innocence · adherence · conformity
- no offenseVerbal cushion before criticism
- offensive lineFootball's protective forward squad
- take offenseFeel insulted or hurt
- no offense butPreamble to rudeness
- repeat offenderPerson repeatedly convicted
- offensive foulsViolations by attacking player
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