"offense" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈfɛns/ Audio: en-us-offense.ogg [US] Forms: offense [singular], offenses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An offense is an action that breaks the law.
    Sense id: simple-offense-en-noun-XNXSWgCz
  2. When you give offense to someone, you do something that they don't like.
    Sense id: simple-offense-en-noun-5Lh~hnWx
  3. The offense is the person or team who is attacking.
    Sense id: simple-offense-en-noun-P7ODeH3U
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          "text": "For the first time in the game, Arsenal goes on the offense."
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