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Meaning of
offensive
in English
offensive
us
//əˈfɛnsɪv//
uk
//əˈfɛn.sɪv//
#common
#b2
Plural
offensives
Definitions
Adjective
causing
disgust
or
anger
;
provoking
strong
emotions
relating
to
attacks
or
offenses
(
opposite
of
defensive
)
The
army
launched
an
offensive
against
the
enemy's
stronghold
.
directed
at
scoring
(
in
sports
)
The
team's
offensive
strategy
focused
on
quick
passes
and
swift
counterattacks
.
Compounds / Phrases
counteroffensive
counter-offensive