the feeling of being upset or angry at something that somebody has said or done

The photo may cause offense to some people.

No one will take offense if you leave early.

Don't be so quick to take offense.

Many readers took offense at the article.

I'm sure he meant no offense when he said that.

I didn't mean to give offense to anyone.

the members of a team whose main aim is to score points against the other team; a method of attack

The team's offense is stronger than their defense.

He played offense for the Chicago Bulls.

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