Offensive Definition

ə-fĕnsĭv
offensives
adjective
Attacking; aggressive.
Webster's New World
Causing resentment, anger, etc.; insulting.
Webster's New World
Unpleasant, as to the senses; disgusting; repugnant.
An offensive odor.
Webster's New World
Making a physical or military attack.
The offensive troops gained ground quickly.
American Heritage
Designating or of the side that is seeking to score in any contest.
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noun
offensives
Attitude or position of attack.
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An attack or hostile action, esp. by armed forces.
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Offensive is an organized campaign or plan of action, normally created by the military or created to achieve some specific political aim or goal.
A military plan to attack is an example of a military offensive.
A plan to fight the war on drugs is an example of an offensive.
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offensive
Plural:
offensives

Origin of Offensive

  • From French offensif, from Latin as if *offensivus, from offendere (“to offend”), past participle offensus; see offend.

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