(offensive to the senses)

  • 1offensive — [ə fen′siv; ] for adj., also [ ô′fen΄siv] adj. [ML offensivus < L offensa,OFFENSE] 1. attacking; aggressive 2. of or for attack ☆ 3. designating or of the side that is seeking to score in any contest 4. unpleasant, as to the senses;… …

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  • 2offensive — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Concerned with an attack] Syn. assaulting, attacking, invading; see aggressive 2 . 2. [Revolting] Syn. obnoxious, odious, opprobrious, disagreeable, displeasing, abhorrent, reprehensible, detestable, repulsive, repugnant …

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  • 4offensive — of·fen·sive || É™ fensɪv n. attack, act of aggression; position of pursuit or aggression adj. repulsive, disgusting; disagreeable to the senses; offending; emotionally injurious; aggressive …

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