fawning vs offense

fawning

• Servile flattery. 

• Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile. 

offense

• A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense. 

• An affront, injury, or insult. 

• The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense. 

• A crime or sin. 

• The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.