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offensive

(/@/'f/E/ns/I/v )

for the purpose of attack rather than defense(adj.all)

Example:
Offensive weapons.

Antonym:
defensive

source: wordnet30
causing anger or annoyance(adj.all)

Example:
Offensive remarks.

Antonym:
inoffensive, unoffending

source: wordnet30
morally offensive(adj.all)

Synonym:
odoriferous, unsavory, unsavoury
Antonym:
savory, savoury

source: wordnet30
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses(adj.all)

Example:
Offensive odors.

Antonym:
inoffensive

source: wordnet30
substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one(adj.all)

Synonym:
dysphemistic
Antonym:
euphemistic, inoffensive

source: wordnet30
Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words.(adjective)

source: webster1913

the action of attacking an enemy(noun.act)

Synonym:
offence, offense

source: wordnet30
The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.(noun)

source: webster1913

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