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Synonyms
of·fen·sive (ə-fĕńsĭv)

adjective 

  1. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor.
  2. Causing anger, displeasure, resentment, or affront: an offensive gesture.
    1. Making an attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly.
    2. Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.
  4. Sports Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck: the offensive line.

noun 

  1. An attitude or position of attack: go on the offensive in chess.
  2. An attack or assault: led a massive military offensive.

derivatives

of·feńsive·ly
adverb
of·feńsive·ness
noun

synonyms:

offensive, disgusting, loathsome, nasty, repellent, repulsive, revolting, vile These adjectives mean extremely unpleasant to the senses or feelings: an offensive remark; disgusting language; a loathsome disease; a nasty smell; a repellent demand; repulsive behavior; revolting food; vile thoughts.
See also: hateful