Offensive Synonyms & Definitions

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• OffensiveDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Giving pain or unpleasant sensations; disagreeable; revolting; noxious; as, an offensive smell; offensive sounds.
2. (n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.
3. (a.) Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words.
4. (a.) Making the first attack; assailant; aggressive; hence, used in attacking; -- opposed to defensive; as, an offensive war; offensive weapons.