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offense

[uh-fens, aw-fens, of-ens] / əˈfɛns, ˈɔ fɛns, ˈɒf ɛns /
NOUN
violation, trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach crime infraction misdeed misdemeanor sin transgression wrongdoing
STRONG
delinquency fault lapse malfeasance peccadillo wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behavior good deed obedience
STRONG
perfection
WEAK
happiness kindness pleasure
NOUN
insult, displeasure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault attack injury
STRONG
affront aggression battery blitz blitzkrieg dig harm hit hurt indignation indignity injustice mugging onset onslaught outrage push put-down slam slight snub zinger
WEAK
assailment black eye dirty dig left-handed compliment slap in the face
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid health
STRONG
compliment flattery glee happiness joy praise respect
WEAK
kindness obedience pleasure
NOUN
anger, hard feelings
Synonyms
STRONG
annoyance conniption displeasure explosion fit flare-up huff indignation ire miff needle outburst pique resentment scene tantrum umbrage wrath
WEAK
wounded feelings
Antonyms
STRONG
calm cheer composure delight happiness joy love peace pleasure
WEAK
kindness obedience

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But getting started as early as possible with Griese makes sense—especially given the jarring difference between the offense the Raiders are expected to run and the one Mendoza knew so well in Bloomington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Mendoza is working with former NFL quarterback Brian Griese to learn new coach Klint Kubiak’s West Coast offense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Kubiak runs a version of the West Coast offense that relies heavily on under-center snaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The franchise went 21-41 over the past four seasons and its offense scored a league-worst 241 points last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Laughing at Dallas and Florida was a serious offense, in the eyes of the Trepids.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

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