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

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   offensive: [adjective] making attack : aggressive. of, relating to, or designed for attack.

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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OFFENSIVE definition: 1. causing offence: 2. unpleasant: 3. used for attacking: . Learn more.

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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.

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

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   military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › offensiveoffensive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · offensive (comparative more offensive, superlative most offensive) Causing offense ; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation. Antonym: inoffensive

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFENSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses 2. causing anger or annoyance; insulting 3. for the purpose of attack.... Click for more definitions.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOFFENSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OFFENSIVE definition: 1. likely to make people angry or upset: 2. used for attacking: 3. an attack: . Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffensive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Synonyms disgusting disgusting foul revolting repulsive offensive gross These words all describe something, especially a smell, taste or habit, that is extremely unpleasant and often makes you feel slightly ill. disgusting extremely unpleasant and making you feel slightly ill:. What a disgusting smell! foul dirty, and tasting or smelling bad:. She could smell his foul breath.