offense /əˈfɛns/noun 6forms 1phrases 1 noun6 •The act of offending. •an act that breaks the law or a rule about what is right and wrong •A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense. •The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure. •An affront, injury, or insult. •The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense. formsoffenses Phrases with offense hanging offenceA crime so serious that it is punishable by means of death by hanging.