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offensive
Adjective
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Something offensive is mean, insulting, and unpleasant.
He said something so offensive to her that she cried.
Most feminists find pornography offensive.
She noticed an offensive smell from the blocked drain.
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If something is offensive, it has to do with a play where the team is trying to score.
The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.
offensive
Noun
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An attack.
The Marines today launched a major offensive.
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In a position of attacking or being able to attack.
He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.
war
Verb
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If you war with someone or something, you fight or battle with them.