Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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offensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
defensive | Yes | Yes | No | No |
offensive (noun) | defensive (noun) |
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the action of attacking an enemy | an attitude of defensiveness |
offensive (adjective) | defensive (adjective) |
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unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses | intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack |
causing anger or annoyance | attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing |
for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
morally offensive | |
violating or tending to violate or offend against | |
causing or able to cause nausea |