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How to pronounce“offensive”in English

IPA/ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/

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adjective

Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

“Some people find pornography offensive.”

adjective

Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

“The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.”

noun

An attack.

“The Marines today launched a major offensive.”

noun

The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

“He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption.”

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