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offensive

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ufẽˈsivu/o·fen·si·vo

Definition

1

Causing offense, hurt, or indignation; insulting. In sports, relating to attack.

Usage examples

“His remarks were deemed offensive by many.”
“The team's offensive line is very effective.”

Common combinations

offensive behavioroffensive languageoffensive smelloffensive play