offensive

Definition

  • adjective: causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset
  • adjective: making attack
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: aggressive, rude, attacking

Examples

  • The team was on the defensive in the early part of the game but they 'went on the offensive' in the second half.

  • Union leaders have mounted an 'offensive' against the company's proposal to limit health benefits.

  • Opponents of the development project 'took the offensive' and defeated the land sale.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What? It's nothing, my lady. You wouldn't be screwing your face up like that if it was nothing. Don't want to offend, my lady. Truly, I don't. You're not interesting enough to be offensive. The Lannisters want Lady Sansa. The Lannisters have money. People kill for money. I don't think we should (..)
    2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Mockingbird Season: 4 Episode 7