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Variant of offensive
offensive
definition
of·fen·sive (ə fen′siv; for adj., also ô′fen′siv)
adjective
- attacking; aggressive
- of or for attack
- ☆ designating or of the side that is seeking to score in any contest
- unpleasant, as to the senses; disgusting; repugnant an offensive odor
- causing resentment, anger, etc.; insulting
Etymology: ML offensivus < L offensa, offense
noun
- attitude or position of attack: often with the
- an attack or hostile action, esp. by armed forces
Related Forms:
- offensively of·fen′·sively adverb
- offensiveness of·fen′·sive·ness noun
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