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offensive
adjective
noun
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
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əˈfɛnsɪv
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adjective
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
“offensive odors”
adjective
morally offensive
“an unsavory reputation”
adjective
causing anger or annoyance
“offensive remarks”
adjective
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
“offensive weapons”
adjective
violating or tending to violate or offend against
“violative of the principles of liberty”
adjective
causing or able to cause nausea
“a nauseating smell”
noun
the action of attacking an enemy
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offensive odors
an unsavory reputation
an unsavory scandal
offensive remarks
offensive weapons
violative of the principles of liberty
considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity
a nauseating smell
nauseous offal
a sickening stench
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