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of·fen·sive  (ɘ-fĕnʼsĭv) Pronunciation Key
adj.

1.      Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor.
2.      Causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront: an offensive 
gesture.
3.	
a.      Making an attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly.
b.      Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.
4.      (ŏfʼĕn-) Sports. Of or relating to a team having possession of a 
ball or puck: the offensive line.


n.

1.      An attitude or position of attack: go on the offensive in chess.
2.      An attack or assault: led a massive military offensive.

of·fenʼsive·ly adv.
of·fenʼsive·ness n.

Synonyms: offensive, disgusting, loathsome, nasty, repellent, 
repulsive, revolting, vile
These adjectives mean extremely unpleasant to the senses or feelings: 
an offensive remark; disgusting language; a loathsome disease; a nasty 
smell; a repellent demand; repulsive behavior; revolting food; vile 
thoughts. See also synonyms at hateful

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