What is "offensive" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does offensive mean in English? Meaning of offensive definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "offensive" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "offensive": the action of attacking an enemy Noun Meaning: the action of attacking an enemySynonyms: offence
offense
offensiveHyponyms: counteroffensive
dirty war
push back
rollbackHypernyms: military operation
operationMeaning of "offensive": violating or tending to violate or offend against Adjective Meaning: violating or tending to violate or offend againstExample: violative of the principles of liberty
considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanitySynonyms: offensive
violativeSimilar: offendingMeaning of "offensive": for the purpose of attack rather than defense Adjective Meaning: for the purpose of attack rather than defenseExample: offensive weaponsSynonyms: offensiveAntonyms : defensiveSimilar: antipersonnel
assaultive
attacking
hit-and-run
incursive
invading
invasive
marauding
on the offensive
predatory
raiding
tip-and-runAlso see: aggressive
hostileMeaning of "offensive": causing anger or annoyance Adjective Meaning: causing anger or annoyanceExample: offensive remarksSynonyms: offensiveAntonyms : inoffensive
unoffendingSimilar: abusive
opprobrious
scurrilousAlso see: disrespectful
harmfulMeaning of "offensive": morally offensive Adjective Meaning: morally offensiveExample: an unsavory reputation
an unsavory scandalSynonyms: offensive
unsavory
unsavouryAntonyms : savory
savourySimilar: odoriferousMeaning of "offensive": unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses Adjective Meaning: unpleasant or disgusting especially to the sensesExample: offensive odorsSynonyms: offensiveAntonyms : inoffensiveSimilar: abhorrent
charnel
creepy
detestable
disgustful
disgusting
distasteful
foul
ghastly
ghoulish
hideous
horrid
horrific
loathly
loathsome
morbid
objectionable
obnoxious
obscene
outrageous
rank
repellant
repellent
repelling
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
scrimy
sepulchral
skanky
verminous
wicked
yuckyAlso see: evil
hateful
unpalatable
unpleasantMeaning of "offensive": substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one Adjective Meaning: substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild oneExample: `nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'Synonyms: dysphemistic
offensiveAntonyms : euphemistic
inoffensiveMeaning of "offensive": causing or able to cause nausea Adjective Meaning: causing or able to cause nauseaExample: a nauseating smell
nauseous offal
a sickening stenchSynonyms: loathsome
nauseating
nauseous
noisome
offensive
queasy
sickening
vileSimilar: unwholesomeEnglish
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