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   Of·fen·sive

   adjective

   • 1. causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry: "the allegations made are deeply offensive to us" Similar insultingrudederogatorydisrespectfulhurtfulwoundingabusiveobjectionabledispleasingannoyingexasperatingirritatingvexinggallingprovocativeprovokinghumiliatingimpertinentimpudentinsolentpersonaldiscourteousuncivilimpoliteunmannerlyunacceptableshockingscandalousoutrageouscrudevulgarcoarseindecentimproperrare:exceptionableOpposite complimentarypolite
   • ▪ (of a sight or smell) disgusting; repulsive: "an offensive odor" Similar unpleasantdisagreeablenastydistastefuldispleasingobjectionableoff-puttinguninvitingawfulterribledreadfulfrightfulobnoxiousabominabledisgustingrepulsiverepellentrepugnantrevoltingabhorrentloathsomehatefuldetestableexecrableodiousvilefoulunsavoryunpalatablesickeningnauseatingnauseousuglyunsightlynoxiousfetidrankrancidmalodorousmephiticinformal: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"
   • ▪ (in a game) relating to the team or player who is seeking to score: 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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   a violation or breaking of a social or moral rule; transgression; sin. Synonyms: fault, felony, trespass. a transgression of the law; misdemeanor. Synonyms: fault, felony, trespass. a cause of transgression or wrong. something that offends or displeases. the act of offending or displeasing. the feeling of resentful displeasure caused:

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   View definitions for offensive. offensive. adjective as in disrespectful, insulting; displeasing. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. abhorrent. abusive. annoying. distasteful. embarrassing. horrible. irritating. objectionable. obnoxious. outrageous. reprehensible. repugnant. repulsive. rude. shocking. Strong matches. cutting.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoffense noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] the feeling of being upset or angry at something that somebody has said or done. The photo may cause offense to some people. No one will take offense (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. Don't be so quick to take offense. Many readers took offense at the article. I'm sure he meant no offense when he said that.

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   1 day ago · While the definition can vary slightly by jurisdiction, generally, this offense is an intentional killing or a killing as a result of gross negligence that occurs without premeditation or preplanning.

6. www.msn.com › en-us › sports2024 NBA playoffs: What will decide Celtics-Pacers in the Eastern...

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   total. rebounds, ranked 26th in defensive rebound rate during the regular season. The Celtics and Pacers ranked first and second in offensive efficiency this season, but each East finalist got ...

7. www.si.com › college › arkansasArkansas Razorbacks team morale will play huge role this fall

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   6 days ago · Coach Sam Pittman hit the reset button by firing offensive coordinator Dan Enos and the race was on. Arkansas went 4-8 and missed postseason play for the first time in Pittman’s four years.

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   OFFENSIVE definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary. Definition of offensive in Essential British English Dictionary. offensive. adjective. uk / əˈfensɪv/ Add to word list. likely to make people angry or upset: an offensive remark. (Definition of offensive from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)