offensive

Meanings

• adjective

  causing anger, disgust, or displeasure; injurious or damaging

  - "The offensive odor of the skunk made everyone turn away."
  - "His offensive comments during the meeting caused a heated argument."

• adjective

  designed or intending to cause offense or annoyance

  - "The offensive cartoon sparked controversy and protests."
  - "The offensive prank played on the new employee backfired."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈfɛnsɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454170"

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Antonyms

defensive , inoffensive

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Synonyms

aggressive , invidious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with offensive
defensive , delusive , sensitive

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Variants

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offensive , offensively , offensiveness , offensivenesses , offensives , on the offensive , went on the offensive , take the offensive

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Forms

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offensively, offensiveness

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Etymology

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Before 1200, from Old French ofensif, from offendre ‘to annoy, insult.’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'offensive' comes from the Old French word 'ofensif', which means 'to annoy, insult'.

2. Offensive language has been used throughout history, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insult: An offensive or abusive remark or action intended to cause anger, shame, or humiliation.

2. Slur: A derogatory term used to discriminate against a particular group based on their race, gender, sexuality, or other factors.

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Culture

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Offensive language has been used throughout history to express anger, insult, and disrespect. It can also be used as a form of humor or to assert dominance or power. Offensive language has been the subject of much debate and controversy, particularly when it is used to discriminate against certain groups based on race, gender, sexuality, or other factors.

How to Memorize "offensive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that is causing offense or annoyance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'offensive' with strong emotions such as anger, disgust, or displeasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'O-F-F-E-N-S-I-V-E' to remember the meaning: 'Offensively Foul Foulness Insulting Very Evil'.

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