offensive
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/əˈfensɪv/
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/əˈfensɪv/
adjective
B2
rude or disrespectful, making someone upset
His offensive comments hurt many people.
R
very unpleasant, especially to smell
The offensive odor made it hard to breathe.
R
related to attacking someone or something
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal.
R
related to the team trying to score points
The offensive team scored a touchdown.
noun
R
a large military attack
The army began an offensive against the enemy.
R
a strong effort to achieve something
The government started an offensive to reduce crime.
translation
rude or disrespectful, making someone upset; very unpleasant, especially to smell; related to attacking someone or something; related to the team trying to score points
a large military attack; a strong effort to achieve something
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