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Offensiveness
see synonyms of offensivenessNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Offensiveness
see synonyms of offensivenessadjective
1.
unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses
2.
causing anger or annoyance; insulting
3.
for the purpose of attack rather than defence
noun
4. the offensive
5.
an assault, attack, or military initiative, esp a strategic one
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Offensiveness
see synonyms of offensiveness adjective
1.
attacking; aggressive
2.
of or for attack
3. US
designating or of the side that is seeking to score in any contest
4.
unpleasant, as to the senses; disgusting; repugnant
an offensive odor
5.
causing resentment, anger, etc.; insulting
noun
6.
attitude or position of attack
often with the7.
an attack or hostile action, esp. by armed forces
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Offensiveness
see synonyms of offensivenessadj.
1.
a. Causing anger, displeasure, or resentment: an offensive gesture.
b. Disagreeable to the senses: an offensive odor.
2.
a. Making a physical or military attack: The offensive troops gained ground quickly.
b. Of, relating to, or designed for attack: offensive weapons.
3. (ŏfĕn-) Sports Of or relating to a team having possession of a ball or puck: an offensive rush.
n.
1. An attitude or position of attack: go on the offensive in chess.
2. A physical or military attack or assault: led a massive military offensive.
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