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offensive


Definition: Meaning of, offensive in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfɛnsɪv /

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  1. very rude or insulting and likely to upset people
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  2. formal very unpleasant
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  3. [only before noun] for attacking
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  4. American English relating to getting points and winning a game, rather than stopping the other team from getting points
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offensive offensives
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  1. a planned military attack involving large forces over a long period
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  2. go on the offensive also take the offensive to start attacking or criticizing someone before they start attacking or criticizing you
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  3. charm/diplomatic offensive a planned set of actions intended to influence a lot of people
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offensive used in phrases

  • charm offensive (noun)
    1. e.g. by a politician or company a campaign to gain people's support and become more popular
  • offensive activity (noun)
    1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
  • on the offensive (adjective)
    1. actively attacking
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unguarded
Pronunciation: ʌnˈɡɑːdɪd
Parts of Speech: adjective
an unguarded remark, statement etc is one that you make carelessly without thinking of the possible effects
offensive activity