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   offensive

   /əˈfɛnsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed: "the allegations made are deeply offensive to us" Similar insultingrudederogatorydisrespectfulhurtfulwoundingabusiveobjectionabledispleasingannoyingexasperatingirritatingvexinggallingprovocativeprovokinghumiliatingimpertinentimpudentinsolentpersonaldiscourteousuncivilimpoliteunmannerlyunacceptableshockingscandalousoutrageouscrudevulgarcoarseindecentimproperrare:exceptionableOpposite complimentarypolite
   • ▪ (of a sight or smell) disgusting; repulsive: "an offensive odour" Similar unpleasantdisagreeablenastydistastefuldispleasingobjectionableoff-puttinguninvitingawfulterribledreadfulfrightfulobnoxiousabominabledisgustingrepulsiverepellentrepugnantrevoltingabhorrentloathsomehatefuldetestableexecrableodiousvilefoulunsavouryunpalatablesickeningnauseatingnauseousuglyunsightlynoxiousfetidrankrancidmalodorousmephiticinformal:ghastlyhorriblehorridgrossputridsick-makingyuckygodawfulbeastlyboggingon the noseskankyliterary:noisomearchaic:disgustfulloathlyOpposite pleasantdelightful
   • 2. actively aggressive; attacking: "offensive operations against the insurgents" Similar hostileattackingaggressiveinvadingincursivecombativethreateningmartialwarlikebelligerentbellicoseantagonisticon the attackOpposite defensive
   • ▪ (of a weapon) meant for use in attack: "he is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon"
   • ▪ relating to the team in possession of the ball or puck in a game: North American "Shell was an outstanding offensive tackle during his 15 years with the Raiders"

   noun

   • 1. an attacking military campaign: "an impending military offensive against the guerrillas"
   • ▪ an organized and forceful campaign to achieve something, typically a political or social end: "the need to launch an offensive against crime"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French offensif, -ive or medieval Latin offensivus, from Latin offens- ‘struck against’, from the verb offendere (see offend).

   Derivatives

   • 1. offensiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › offensiveOFFENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   offensive adjective (ATTACKING) used for attacking: Since the other side had taken offensive action (= attacked), we had no choice but to defend ourselves. Knives of any kind are classed as offensive weapons. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › offensiveOffensive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : making attack : aggressive. The bear made offensive movements. b. : of, relating to, or designed for attack. offensive weapons. c. : of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest. offensive maneuvers. also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck. offensive linemen. 2.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offensiveOffensive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Offensive describes rude or hurtful behavior, or a military or sports incursion into an opponent's territory. In any context, "on the offensive" means on the attack.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › offensiveOFFENSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Offensive definition: causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying. See examples of OFFENSIVE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › offensiveOFFENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. Something that is offensive upsets or embarrasses people because it is rude or insulting. Some friends of his found the play horribly offensive. ...offensive remarks which called into question the integrity of my firm. offensively adverb [ADVERB after verb, oft ADVERB adjective]

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionoffensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of offensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › offensiveOffensive - definition of offensive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment: an offensive gesture. b. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor. 2. a. Making a physical or military attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly. b. Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.