offense

Definition

  • noun: something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset
  • noun: an act of stumbling
  • often + 'to'

Examples

  • She began the season 'on offense' [=playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals], but her coach later put her on defense.

  • I 'mean no offense' [=I do not want to offend anyone], but isn't there someone more qualified for the job?

  • Penalties for a first 'offense' range from fines to jail time.

Movie quotes

  • (..) of your business, but Greg's shift starts in a few hours and I won't see him for three days. So I'm gonna go call him and I'd put the genie back in the bottle, just to be safe, no offense. But we've been burned before. - Do you mind? - Yes, master. I feel so bad. As well you should. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15