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offensive
1. adjective /əˈfɛnsɪv,ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
a) Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred

Some feminists find pornography offensive.

b) Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

The armys offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.

Syn: invidious
See Also: offend
2. noun /əˈfɛnsɪv,ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
a) An attack.

The Marines today launched a major offensive.

b) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.


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