OFFENSIVE


Meaning of OFFENSIVE in English

■ adjective

1》 causing offence.

2》 (of a military operation or weapon) involved or used in active attack.

3》 chiefly N. Amer. relating to the team in possession of the ball or puck in a game.

■ noun

1》 a military campaign of attack.

2》 a forceful campaign.

Phrases

be on the ~ be ready to act aggressively.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

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