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offensive

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

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adjective

[more ~; most ~] :causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset :rude or insulting

He made some offensive remarks.

offensive words/terms - often + to

The song lyrics are offensive to women. [=women are offended by the song lyrics]

His behavior is offensive to many people. - opposite inoffensive

[more ~; most ~] :very unpleasant

An offensive odor was coming from the basement.

always used before a noun sports :of or relating to the way that players try to score against an opponent in a game or contest

an offensive position/strategy

an offensive lineman/player - compare 1defensive 3

always used before a noun :relating to or designed for attacking an enemy

The troops will take offensive action against the enemy.

We studied their offensive maneuvers and anticipated the attack.

offensive weapons - compare 1defensive 1

noun

plural -sives

[count] :a large military attack - usually singular

They plan to launch an air offensive before sending in ground troops.

a ground offensive - often used figuratively

Union leaders have mounted an offensive against the company's proposal to limit health benefits. - see also counteroffensive

on the offensive

in or into a situation or position in which you attack or fight against someone or something

The soldiers are on the offensive.

She went on the offensive to fight the charges against her.

The team was on the defensive in the early part of the game but they went on the offensive in the second half.

take the offensive

to begin to attack or fight against someone or something

Opponents of the development project took the offensive and defeated the land sale.