Meaning : The team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score.
Synonyms : offense
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
His teams are always good on defense.Meaning : A lack of politeness. A failure to show regard for others. Wounding the feelings or others.
Synonyms : discourtesy, offense, offensive activity
Meaning : A transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right.
Synonyms : offense