Word Meaning

offensive definition and meaning

a. Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words.
a. Giving pain or unpleasant sensations; disagreeable; revolting; noxious; as, an offensive smell; offensive sounds.
a. Making the first attack; assailant; aggressive; hence, used in attacking; -- opposed to defensive; as, an offensive war; offensive weapons.
n. The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.

Crossword clues for offensive

- Aggressive position, said of fence if annoying
- Four in breach of law in America - the disagreeable type
- Highly annoying
- Military assault
- Sickening