offensive

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Synonyms: defensive, offense, inoffensive, ostensive, unoffensive, offensible, offension, offensives

Antonyms: defensive, offense, inoffensive, ostensive, unoffensive, offensible, offension, offensives

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Adjective

1. Causing [[offense]]; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
2. Relating to an [[offense]] or [[attack]], as opposed to [[defensive]].
3. {{lb|en|sports}} Having to do with play directed at scoring.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|military}} An attack.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

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