offensive
ETYM Cf.French offensif. Related to Offend.
1. Causing anger or annoyance.
2. For the purpose of attack rather than defense.
3. Unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses.
4. Violating or tending to violate or offend against; SYN. violative.
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