offensive

• Qui offense, blesse ou provoque un sentiment de colère ou de peine chez quelqu'un ; relatif à une attaque ou à des actions agressives.

Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or hurt; relating to an attack or aggressive action.

1. Causing anger or hurt feelingsB1formal

   Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or insulted.

   Offensant

   • His comments were highly offensive to many people.
   • She found the joke offensive and walked away.
   • The movie was criticized for its offensive stereotypes.

   Synonymesabusivederogatorydisparagingdisrespectfulhurtfulinsultingprovocativerudeupsetting

   Antonymesagreeablecomplimentaryflatteringinoffensivekindpleasantpoliterespectful

2. Relating to attackB2formal

   Used for or connected with attacking an enemy or opponent.

   offensif (relatif à l'attaque)

   • The army launched an offensive operation at dawn.
   • They adopted an offensive strategy to gain territory.
   • The team's offensive play was too aggressive for the opponent.

   Synonymesaggressiveassaultivecombativeinvading

   Antonymesdefensive

3. Unpleasant or disgustingB2formal

   Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste.

   désagréable, répugnant

   • The garbage emitted an offensive odor.
   • The water had an offensive taste due to contamination.
   • The room was filled with an offensive stench.

   Synonymesabhorrentdisgustingfoulloathsomenauseatingputridrepugnantrepulsiverevoltingsickening

   Antonymesagreeableappealingattractivedelightfulenjoyablefragrantpleasantsavorysweet

• Nom désignant une attaque militaire ou une action offensive, ou, dans le sport, la stratégie ou la phase de jeu visant à marquer des points.

A noun referring to a military attack or aggressive action, or a strategy in sports focused on scoring points.

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1. B2formal

   A planned military attack or campaign aimed at achieving a specific objective.

   Offensive militaire

   • The army launched a major offensive against the enemy.
   • The general planned the offensive for weeks.
   • The offensive was successful in capturing the strategic city.

   Synonymesassaultattackblitzcampaignchargedriveonslaughtpushstrikethrust

   Antonymesdefensedefensiveretreatwithdrawal

2. Aggressive campaignB2formal

   A concerted effort or campaign to achieve something, often in a competitive context.

   offensive

   • The company started an offensive to capture new market share.
   • The political party launched an offensive against its opponents.
   • The team went on the offensive in the second half of the game.

   Synonymesassaultattackblitzcampaignchargedriveforayincursiononslaughtpushsortie

   Antonymesdefensedefensiveretreat