noun
the action of attacking an enemy
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adjective
violating or tending to violate or offend against
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- violative of the principles of liberty
- considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity
adjective
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
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- offensive weapons
adjective
causing anger or annoyance
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- offensive remarks
adjective
morally offensive
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- an unsavory reputation
- an unsavory scandal
adjective
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
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- offensive odors
adjective
causing or able to cause nausea
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- a nauseating smell
- nauseous offal
- a sickening stench