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offensive

/əˈfɛnsɪv/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    the action of attacking an enemy

  2. adjective

    violating or tending to violate or offend against

    violative of the principles of liberty

  3. adjective

    for the purpose of attack rather than defense

    offensive weapons

  4. adjective

    causing anger or annoyance

    offensive remarks

  5. adjective

    morally offensive

    an unsavory reputation

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