Definition of offensive

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Offensive (a.) Making the first attack; assailant; aggressive; hence, used in attacking; -- opposed to defensive; as, an offensive war; offensive weapons..

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Funk :: Funk (v. t.) To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.
Papism :: Papism (n.) Popery; -- an offensive term.
Imitate :: Imitate (v. t.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds..
Smoky :: Smoky (superl.) Emitting smoke, esp. in large quantities or in an offensive manner; fumid; as, smoky fires..
Mux :: Mux (v. t.) To mix in an unitidy and offensive way; to make a mess of.
Foul :: Foul (superl.) Covered with, or containing, extraneous matter which is injurious, noxious, offensive, or obstructive; filthy; dirty; not clean; polluted; nasty; defiled; as, a foul cloth; foul hands; a foul chimney; foul air; a ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles; a gun becomes foul from repeated firing; a well is foul with polluted water..
Papist :: Papist (n.) A Roman catholic; one who adheres to the Church of Rome and the authority of the pope; -- an offensive designation applied to Roman Catholics by their opponents.
Displeasing :: Displeasing (a.) Causing displeasure or dissatisfaction; offensive; disagreeable.
Stinkard :: Stink (n.) A strong, offensive smell; a disgusting odor; a stench..
Ingrateful :: Ingrateful (a.) Unpleasing to the sense; distasteful; offensive.
Offensive :: Offensive (a.) Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words..
Caterwaul :: Caterwaul (v. i.) To cry as cats in rutting time; to make a harsh, offensive noise..
Fulsome :: Fulsome (a.) Offending or disgusting by overfullness, excess, or grossness; cloying; gross; nauseous; esp., offensive from excess of praise; as, fulsome flattery..
Bad :: Bad (superl.) Wanting good qualities, whether physical or moral; injurious, hurtful, inconvenient, offensive, painful, unfavorable, or defective, either physically or morally; evil; vicious; wicked; -- the opposite of good; as, a bad man; bad conduct; bad habits; bad soil; bad health; bad crop; bad news..
Disobliging :: Disobliging (a.) Displeasing; offensive.
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..
Repulsive :: Repulsive (a.) Cold; forbidding; offensive; as, repulsive manners..
Battle-axe :: Battle-axe (n.) A kind of broadax formerly used as an offensive weapon.
Personal :: Personal (a.) Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks..
Noisome :: Noisome (a.) Offensive to the smell or other senses; disgusting; fetid.
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