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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   An attack.

   “The Marines today launched a major offensive.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

   “He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.”

3. Meaning 3 · adjective

   Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

   “An offensive smell.”

4. Meaning 4 · adjective

   Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

   “The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.”

5. Meaning 5 · adjective

   Having to do with play directed at scoring.

   “The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.”

How this word is used

• Everyday “The Marines today launched a major offensive.”
• General “He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.”
• Everyday “An offensive smell.”
• General “The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.”
• General “The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.”

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