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

  • (..) Who said you could touch my wife? Sir, get out. They don't care about honour, I do. - Don't be offensive. - Leave the room. I want to file a complaint against this woman. Write your complaint. Take your father to the medical examiner. (..)
    2011 A Separation