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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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   The meaning of OFFENSIVE is making attack : aggressive. How to use offensive in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFENSIVE | 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. offensive weapon Knives of any kind are classed as offensive weapons. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Definitions of offensive. adjective. unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses. “ offensive odors” synonyms: evil. morally bad or wrong. hateful. evoking or deserving hatred. abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive. offensive to the mind. charnel, ghastly, sepulchral. gruesomely indicative of death or the dead. creepy.

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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 › 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.

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

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   1. unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses. 2. causing anger or annoyance; insulting. 3. for the purpose of attack rather than defence. n. 4. the offensive an attitude or position of aggression. 5. (Military) an assault, attack, or military initiative, esp a strategic one.

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

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   offensive. adjective. /əˈfensɪv/ rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect. offensive remarks. The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive. racially offensive language/comments. offensive to somebody His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › offensiveOffensive Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Offensive definition: Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of offensive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › offensiveoffensive | meaning of offensive in Longman Dictionary of...

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    offensive meaning, definition, what is offensive: very rude or insulting and likely to ups...: Learn more.