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offensive

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛnsɪv]

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Learn how to use offensive in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “social behavior”

(adjective) something that causes people to feel upset or hurt. If someone says or does something mean, it can be considered offensive.

Example

The comedian made everyone laugh with his funny jokes without being offensive.

Example

His comments about the movie were very offensive to some audience members.

Example

Do you think that joke was offensive to anyone?

Context: “military strategy”

(noun) an action or series of actions that aim to attack or take control of something. In a game or a war, being on the offensive means you are the one trying to win.

Example

The army went on the offensive to reclaim the territory they lost.

Example

The team was on the defensive instead of making an offensive move.

Example

What do you think is the best strategy for an offensive operation?

Context: “sports”

(noun) the part of a game where a team tries to score points or goals. It's about being active and trying to win.

Example

The team's offensive was strong, leading to many scoring chances.

Example

Their offensive struggled, and they could not score any points.

Example

How can we improve our offensive in the next match?

How to pronounce offensive

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛnsɪv]

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