Definition of offensive

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Offensive (n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; -- opposed to defensive.

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Hideous :: Hideous (a.) Distressing or offensive to the ear; exciting terror or dismay; as, a hideous noise..
Deodorizer :: Deodorizer (n.) He who, or that which, deodorizes; esp., an agent that destroys offensive odors..
Nasty :: Nasty (superl.) Hence, loosely: Offensive; disagreeable; unpropitious; wet; drizzling; as, a nasty rain, day, sky..
Durion :: Durion (n.) The fruit of the durio. It is oval or globular, and eight or ten inches long. It has a hard prickly rind, containing a soft, cream-colored pulp, of a most delicious flavor and a very offensive odor. The seeds are roasted and eaten like chestnuts..
Repugnant :: Repugnant (a.) Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a high degree; offensive; -- usually followed by to, rarely and less properly by with; as, all rudeness was repugnant to her nature..
Stinkard :: Stink (n.) A strong, offensive smell; a disgusting odor; a stench..
Hound''s-tongue :: Hound's-tongue (n.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue..
Offend :: Offend (v. t.) To be offensive to; to harm; to pain; to annoy; as, strong light offends the eye; to offend the conscience..
Deodorization :: Deodorization (n.) The act of depriving of odor, especially of offensive odors resulting from impurities..
Malodor :: Malodor (n.) An Offensive to the sense of smell; ill-smelling.
Defensive :: Defensive (a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war..
Fetid :: Fetid (a.) Having an offensive smell; stinking.
Mux :: Mux (v. t.) To mix in an unitidy and offensive way; to make a mess of.
Dislike :: Dislike (n.) A feeling of positive and usually permanent aversion to something unpleasant, uncongenial, or offensive; disapprobation; repugnance; displeasure; disfavor; -- the opposite of liking or fondness..
Expurgation :: Expurgation (n.) The act of expurgating, purging, or cleansing; purification from anything noxious, offensive, sinful, or erroneous..
Sightless :: Sightless (a.) Offensive or unpleasing to the eye; unsightly; as, sightless stains..
Defensive :: Defensive (a.) Serving to defend or protect; proper for defense; opposed to offensive; as, defensive armor..
Odious :: Odious (a.) Causing or provoking hatred, repugnance, or disgust; offensive; disagreeable; repulsive; as, an odious sight; an odious smell..
Clean :: Clean (a.) To render clean; to free from whatever is foul, offensive, or extraneous; to purify; to cleanse..
Silly :: Silly (n.) Harmless; innocent; inoffensive.
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