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| of·fen·sive [ ə fénssiv ] |
adjective |
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1. upsetting, insulting, or irritating: causing anger, resentment, or moral outrage
  removed the offensive material from the play
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2. unpleasant to senses: causing physical repugnance
an offensive smell
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3. used when attacking: used, or designed to be used, when attacking
an offensive weapon
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4. aggressive: demonstrating aggression
warned that this would be seen as an offensive action
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5. in possession: relating to the team that has possession of the ball or puck in a game
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noun (plural of·fen·sives) |
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military attack or assault: an attack, assault, or siege
The platoon braced itself for the dawn offensive.
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| of·fen·sive·ly adverb |
| of·fen·sive·ness noun |
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