OFFENSIVE

/əˈfɛnsɪv/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: O1F4F4E1N1S1I1V4E1 = 18

Definition

  1. noun the action of attacking an enemy. — synonyms: offense, offence
  2. adjective violating or tending to violate or offend against. — synonyms: violative
  3. adjective for the purpose of attack rather than defense.
  4. adjective causing anger or annoyance.
  5. adjective morally offensive. — synonyms: unsavory, unsavoury
  6. adjective unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses.
  7. adjective causing or able to cause nausea. — synonyms: nauseating, nauseous, noisome, queasy, loathsome, sickening, vile

Examples

  • “violative of the principles of liberty”
  • “considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity”
  • “offensive weapons”

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