OFFENSIVE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

offensive

The action of attacking an enemy.
Of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology. Приклади
  • 'nigger' is a dysphemistic term for 'African-American'.
Unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses. Приклади
  • Offensive odors.
Morally offensive. Приклади
  • An unsavory reputation.
  • An unsavory scandal.
Causing anger or annoyance. Приклади
  • Offensive remarks.
For the purpose of attack rather than defense. Приклади
  • Offensive weapons.
Violating or tending to violate or offend against. Приклади
  • Violative of the principles of liberty.
  • Considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity.
Causing or able to cause nausea. Приклади
  • A nauseating smell.
  • Nauseous offal.
  • A sickening stench.
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