The noun offense has 5 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (2) discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity -- (a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others)
2. (1) umbrage, offense, offence -- (a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question")
3. (1) misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement -- (a crime less serious than a felony)
4. offense, offence -- (the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score)
5. offense, offence, offensive -- (the action of attacking an enemy)