OFFENSIVE

/əˈfɛnsɪv/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 20

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

  • “The Marines today launched a major offensive.”
  • “He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.”
  • “An offensive smell.”

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