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Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
Red Auerbach

Meaning of "offensive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OFFENSIVE

offensive  [əˈfɛnsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OFFENSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Offensive can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OFFENSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Offensive

Offensive may refer to: ▪ Offensive, the former name of the Dutch political party Socialist Alternative ▪ Offensive, an attack ▪ Profanity, also known as "offensive language"...

Definition of offensive in the English dictionary

The first definition of offensive in the dictionary is unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses. Other definition of offensive is causing anger or annoyance; insulting. Offensive is also for the purpose of attack rather than defence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OFFENSIVE


apprehensive
ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv
ascensive
əˈsɛnsɪv
coextensive
ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv
comprehensive
ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv
counteroffensive
ˈkaʊntərəˌfɛnsɪv
defensive
dɪˈfɛnsɪv
energy-intensive
ˈɛnədʒɪɪnˈtɛnsɪv
expensive
ɪkˈspɛnsɪv
extensive
ɪkˈstɛnsɪv
hypotensive
ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnsɪv
incomprehensive
ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv
inexpensive
ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv
inoffensive
ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv
intensive
ɪnˈtɛnsɪv
normotensive
ˌnɔːməʊˈtɛnsɪv
ostensive
ɒˈstɛnsɪv
pensive
ˈpɛnsɪv
suspensive
səˈspɛnsɪv
tensive
ˈtɛnsɪv
unexpensive
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛnsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OFFENSIVE

offence
offenceful
offenceless
offend
offended
offendedly
offender
offending
offendress
offense
offenseless
offensive material
offensive weapon
offensively
offensiveness
offer
offer document
offer price
offerable
offeree

WORDS THAT END LIKE OFFENSIVE

capital-intensive
charm offensive
corresponsive
distensive
exclusive
expansive
hyperresponsive
hypertensive
irresponsive
labour-intensive
misapprehensive
nonresponsive
on the defensive
peace offensive
prehensive
reprehensive
responsive
self-defensive
the offensive
unoffensive
unresponsive

Synonyms and antonyms of offensive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OFFENSIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «offensive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of offensive

Translation of «offensive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OFFENSIVE

Find out the translation of offensive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of offensive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «offensive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无礼的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ofensivo
570 millions of speakers

English

offensive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आक्रामक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُسِيءٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оскорбительный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ofensivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আক্রমণাত্মক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

offensif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyerang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

widerlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

嫌な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불쾌하게 하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyerang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khó chịu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாக்குதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आक्षेपार्ह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

saldırgan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

offensivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cuchnący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

образливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ofensator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προσβλητικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

offensief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anstötlig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

offensiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of offensive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFENSIVE»

The term «offensive» is very widely used and occupies the 7.032 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OFFENSIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about offensive

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10 QUOTES WITH «OFFENSIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word offensive.
1
Keith B. Alexander
I see no reason to use offensive tools unless you're defending the country or in a state of war, or you want to achieve some really important thing for the good of the nation and others.
2
George Allen
We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas.
3
Red Auerbach
Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
4
David A. Bednar
One of the greatest indicators of our own spiritual maturity is revealed in how we respond to the weaknesses, the inexperience, and the potentially offensive actions of others.
5
David A. Bednar
If a person says or does something that we consider offensive, our first obligation is to refuse to take offense and then communicate privately, honestly, and directly with that individual. Such an approach invites inspiration from the Holy Ghost and permits misperceptions to be clarified and true intent to be understood.
6
Gerald Brenan
If you wish to be brothers, let the arms fall from your hands. One cannot love while holding offensive arms.
7
Adam Brody
I like an interesting movie even if it's controversial or offensive, depending on your taste.
8
Anatole Broyard
There is something about seeing real people on a stage that makes a bad play more intimately, more personally offensive than any other art form.
9
Vir Das
I have a rule - 'funny is funny!' When I write comedy, it's not my aim to upset people. I will be offensive, edgy and immature, but I will also be very intelligent and relevant. At my shows, there are no holy cows.
10
Peter DeFazio
In addition to a timeline, I have proposed that U.S. troops be removed from front line combat positions in Iraqi cities and towns, turning over daily security patrols, interactions with citizens, and any offensive security actions to the Iraqis themselves.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OFFENSIVE»

Discover the use of offensive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to offensive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tet Offensive 1968: Turning point in Vietnam
In this excellent assessment of the key battle of the Vietnam conflict, James Arnold details the plans and forces involved and explains how, despite the outcome of the battle, the American people and their leaders came to perceive the war ...
James Arnold, 2012
2
Charm Offensive: How China's Soft Power is Transforming the ...
Though much has been written of China's imminent rise, a crucial aspect of this transformation has gone largely unnoticed: how China uses soft power--diplomacy, trade, cultural and educational exchange opportunities, and other techniques- ...
Joshua Kurlantzick, 2007
3
Offensive Football Strategies
Articles written by many of football's greatest coaching strategists examine successful offensive philosophies, systems, formations, and plays from the past forty years.
‎2000
4
Football's Best Offensive Playbook
Gathers offensive plays used by successful high school and college teams, lists player assignments for each play, and discusses strategy and coaching
Dwight Hawkes, 1995
5
The Tet Offensive: Intelligence Failure in War
Wirtz explains why U.S. forces were surprised by the North Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968.
James J. Wirtz, 1994
6
The Tet Offensive: A Concise History
In the Tet Offensive of 1968, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces launched a massive countrywide attack on South Vietnam.
James H. Willbanks, 2013
7
Offensive Marketing: An Action Guide to Gaining Competitive ...
A resource for all marketing students and professionals interested in achievable strategies and profitable marketing, this title serves as a practical, leading-edge guide to five key principles of effective marketing.
J. Hugh Davidson, Warren J. Keegan, Elyse Arno Brill, 2004
8
The Ideology of the Offensive: Military Decision Making and ...
The frightening lesson here is that doctrines can be destabilizing even when weapons are not, because doctrine may be more responsive to the organizational needs of the military than to the implications of the prevailing weapons technology.
Jack Snyder, 2013
9
The Tet Offensive: Politics, War, and Public Opinion
In this new work, historian David F. Schmitz analyzes what is arguably the most important event in the history of the Vietnam conflict.
David F. Schmitz, 2005
10
The Global Offensive: The United States, the Palestine ...
The Global Offensive shows how Palestinian liberation fighters - inspired and supported by other revolutionary groups in the Third World - waged a military and diplomatic campaign between 1967 and 1975 that seized the world's attention.
Paul Thomas Chamberlin, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OFFENSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term offensive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Colin Cowherd no longer with ESPN after offensive remarks
Radio host Colin Cowherd has been pulled from the air by ESPN for his offensive remarks on Dominican baseball players in the big leagues. «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
2
WWE Cuts Ties With Star Wrestler Hulk Hogan, Who Apologizes for …
Hogan said in a statement Friday that he resigned from his contract with the WWE because "eight years ago I used offensive language during a ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
3
Germany prepares for cyberwarfare offensive – reports
The German military plans to pay more attention to the internet and roll out new "offensive capabilities" in terms of cyberwarfare, stated a ... «RT, Jul 15»
4
Ole Miss lands 4-star offensive tackle
Ole Miss added to its 2016 class in a big way Friday morning with a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Bryce Mathews. Tennessee's No ... «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Jul 15»
5
Madden NFL 16's Top Offensive Players Revealed
EA Sports has revealed the best offensive players in Madden NFL 16, announced the top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers ... «IGN, Jul 15»
6
Offensive Line Burning Questions Heading Into 2015 Training Camp
STAT TO NOTE: Anthony Castonzo 's 1,155 offensive snaps played last season were the most of any offensive lineman in the NFL. «Colts.com, Jul 15»
7
BJP launches Vyapam counter-offensive, targets Katare over assets …
BHOPAL: Like in the Centre, BJP in Madhya Pradesh has also started its counter-offensive on Congress party which has been pressing for ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Clever or Offensive? Taye Diggs Profile Kicks Up Some Dust
In the comments on the story itself, and in mail to my office, some readers found it (and in some cases, other parts of the piece) offensive and ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Chicago Bears 2015 Position Battles: Offensive Line
Next up in our in-depth look at the all training camp position battles for the Chicago Bears are the offensive linemen. A big domino that needs to ... «Windy City Gridiron, Jul 15»
10
Kentucky Football: Offensive Line Preview With UK's Zipp Duncan
Former Kentucky lineman Zipp Duncan helps myself and Will Marshall preview the offensive line. The line was below average last season, but ... «A Sea of Blue, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Offensive [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/offensive>. May 2024 ».
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