offense
//əˈfɛns//
Noun
offenseSingular
offensesPlural
1
An illegal act or crime; a violation of a law or rule
He was charged with a serious criminal offense.
2
Annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult or disregard; the state of being offended
I hope my comments didn't cause any offense.
3
The action of attacking or the attacking players in a sport or game
Our team has a strong offense this season.
4
Something that causes anger, resentment, or moral outrage
The graffiti on the church wall was an offense to the local community.