OFFENSE

Offense

In sports, offense or offence, also known as attack, is the action of attacking or engaging an opposing team with the objective of scoring points or goals. The term may also refer to the tactics involved in offense, or a sub-team whose primary responsibility is offense.

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offense

Noun



    

  1. The act of offending:
      

    1. a crime or sin
        

      1. an affront, insult or injury.
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      2. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
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  2. (often ) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
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  3. (often ) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
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