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How to Use "offensive" with Example Sentences

1. Unfortunately , the charm offensive has not altogether worked .
2. Why did the israelis launch their 27 december offensive ?
3. Their sharp words are offensive , but not new .
4. I found him extremely offensive .
5. Understand that it 's all relative : what is offensive to me might make you laugh .

Nearby words

    combativeness hostility bellicosity aggression belligerence contentiousness antagonism pugnacity enmity animus

    thrust aggression attack invasion assailment push charge assault onset incursion onslaught offence encounter raid

    putrid graveolent rancid distasteful nauseant unpalatabel nauseating sickening noisome rotten strong mephitic fetid stinking rank whiffy unsavoury

    assailing attacking assaulting invasive invading

    irksome exasperating rude insulting provocative unbearable irritating insufferable disagreeable vexatious intolerable discourteous unmannered offputting disrespectful affronting nettling unmannerly uncivil fretting unendurable provoking insolent galling annoying aggravating unpleasant distasteful

    nasty repulsive heinous obnoxious hateful outrageous fulsome bilious objectionable repellent disgusting abominable odious affronting detestable shocking repelling revolting repugnant

    hostile martial warlike incursive antagonistic pugnacious quarrelsome belligerent aggressive combative bellicose

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