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Word: Offensive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from French offensif, -ive or medieval Latin offensivus, from Latin offens- ‘struck against’, from the verb offendere (see offend)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfɛnsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed
Short Definition:causing someone to feel hurt or angry
Examples:- the allegations made are deeply offensive to us
- offensive language
Definition:
actively aggressive; attacking
Short Definition:attacking
Examples:- offensive operations against the insurgents
Word: Offensive
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈfɛnsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an attacking military campaign
Short Definition:attacking military campaign
Examples:- an impending military offensive against the guerrillas
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