offensive

US /əˈfen.sɪv/
UK /əˈfen.sɪv/
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1.

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry

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His remarks were highly offensive to the audience.
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She found the joke quite offensive.
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insultingrudedisrespectfulabusivederogatory
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inoffensivepleasantagreeable
2.

used for attack; aggressive

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The team adopted an offensive strategy.
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They launched an offensive against enemy positions.
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attackingassaultingaggressivebelligerentcombative
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defensive
1.

an attacking military campaign

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The army launched a major offensive.
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The general planned a new offensive to regain lost territory.
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attackassaultcampaignpushdrive
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defense
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offensebe on the offensiveoffensive tacklego on the offensive