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Meaning of word offensive from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

offensive   noun

Meaning : The action of attacking an enemy.

Synonyms : offence, offense

offensive   adjective

Meaning : Violating or tending to violate or offend against.

Example : Violative of the principles of liberty.
Considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity.

Synonyms : violative

Meaning : For the purpose of attack rather than defense.

Example : Offensive weapons.

Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.

Defensive weapons.
A defensive stance.
defensive

Meaning : Causing anger or annoyance.

Example : Offensive remarks.

Not causing anger or annoyance.

Inoffensive behavior.
inoffensive, unoffending

Meaning : Morally offensive.

Example : An unsavory reputation.
An unsavory scandal.

Synonyms : unsavory, unsavoury

Morally wholesome or acceptable.

A past that was scarcely savory.
savory, savoury

Meaning : Unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses.

Example : Offensive odors.

Giving no offense.

A quiet inoffensive man.
A refreshing inoffensive stimulant.
inoffensive

Meaning : Causing or able to cause nausea.

Example : A nauseating smell.
Nauseous offal.
A sickening stench.

Synonyms : loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, queasy, sickening, vile