give offence Definition

offence
offense
noun

1a. The breaking of a rule or law, etc;
1b. A crime.

Thesaurus: misdeed, crime, transgression, sin, felony, misdemeanour.
2. Any cause of anger, annoyance or displeasure.

Thesaurus: anger, resentment, indignation, umbrage.
3. Displeasure, annoyance or resentment.

Example: I mean no offence
4. An attack or assault.
5a. sport.
Those players in a team who take on the attacking role;
5b. sport.
Attacking play.

Idiom: give offence

To cause displeasure or annoyance.

Idiom: take offence at something

To be offended by it.