offensive
//əˈfɛnsɪv//
Adjective
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1
Causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset; insulting or disrespectful
His offensive comments upset many people at the meeting.
2
Unpleasant or disgusting to the senses
The offensive smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
3
Relating to or designed for attack rather than defense
The army launched an offensive operation against enemy positions.
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1
An attacking military campaign or operation
The army launched a major offensive against enemy forces.
2
An organized effort or campaign to achieve a goal
The company launched a marketing offensive to promote their new product.