English to English
offensive
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adjective (a)
- for the purpose of attack rather than defense(adj.all)Example:
Offensive weapons.
source: wordnet30 - causing anger or annoyance(adj.all)Example:
Offensive remarks.
source: wordnet30 - morally offensive(adj.all)source: wordnet30
- unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses(adj.all)Example:
Offensive odors.
source: wordnet30 - substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one(adj.all)source: wordnet30
- Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- 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
adjective satellite (s)
- violating or tending to violate or offend against(adj.all)Example:
Considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity.
source: wordnet30