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noun
- (military) An attack.
- The Marines today launched a major offensive.
- (uncountable) The position of attacking or being liable to attack.
- It is important to stay on the offensive in these situations.
(military) An attack
- Dutch: offensief n, aanval m, inval m
- Finnish: hyí¶kkí¤ys
- French: offensif m
(uncountable) The position of attacking or being liable to attack
- Dutch: klaar om aan te vallen
- Finnish: hyí¶kkí¤yskanta: pysyí¤ hyí¶kkí¤yskannalla (stay on the offensive)
- French: offensif
- Italian: offensiva f
adjective
- Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred
- Most feminists find pornography offensive.
- (team sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.
- The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.
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