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offensive vs repelling

repelling vs offensive

offensive is a noun but repelling is not a noun.

offensive and repelling both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offensive Yes Yes No No
repelling No Yes No No
offensive (noun) repelling (noun)
the action of attacking an enemy
offensive (adjective) repelling (adjective)
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
causing anger or annoyance
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
morally offensive
violating or tending to violate or offend against
causing or able to cause nausea
Difference between offensive and repelling

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