offensive

Synonyms

censurable, exceptionable, objectionable, obnoxious, reprehensible;

Antonyms

inoffensive, unobjectionable;

Near Antonyms

acceptable, agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome;

approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned;

becoming, correct, decent, decorous, exemplary, proper, respectable, seemly;

blameless, commendable, creditable;

immaculate, perfect, pure, spotless;

politically correct;

Related Words

unacceptable, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome;

disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, unpleasant;

bad, execrable, lousy, miserable, terrible, unspeakable, wretched;

atrocious, infamous;

abhorrent, disgusting, gross, loathsome, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sickening, vile;

debasing, perverted, profane;

off, off-color (or off-colored), racy, salty, suggestive;

indecent, indecorous, unbecoming;

earthy, unprintable;

bawdy, coarse, crude, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, lewd, nasty, obscene, smutty, vulgar;

lascivious, pornographic, ribald, scurrilous;

Synonyms

aggression, assault, attack, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, descent, offense (or offence), onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike;

Near Antonyms

defense, defensive, guard, shield;

opposition, resistance;

protection, security, shelter;

Related Words

ambush;

counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike;

sally, sortie;

envelopment, flanking;

breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion;

pillage, ravage, sack;

air raid, bombardment, bombing;

siege, storm;

barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley;

whammy;