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offensive
- Main Entry:
- 1of·fen·sive

- Pronunciation:
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\ə-ˈfen(t)-siv, especially for 1 ˈä-ˌfen(t)-, ˈȯ-\
- Function:
- adjective
- Date:
- circa 1564
1 a: making attack : aggressive b: of, relating to, or designed for attack <offensive weapons> c: of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest; also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck2: giving painful or unpleasant sensations : nauseous, obnoxious <an offensive odor>3: causing displeasure or resentment <offensive remarks>
— of·fen·sive·ly adverb
— of·fen·sive·ness noun
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