English to Italian Meaning of offensive - offensivo

Offensive :
offensivo

attacco, invasione, assalto furioso, incursione, offensivo

offensivo, invettiva, umiliante, insolente, vergognoso, delinquente, colpevole, peccaminoso, malvagio, sinistro, scontroso

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Definitions of offensive in English
Noun(1) the action of attacking an enemy
Adjective(1) violating or tending to violate or offend against(2) for the purpose of attack rather than defense(3) causing anger or annoyance(4) morally offensive(5) unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses(6) causing or able to cause nausea
Examples of offensive in English
(1) The attack actions include offensive measures and supporting measures, as shown in the table.(2) There are many reasons why people say Anthony Munoz is greatest offensive lineman ever.(3) Since the galley represented by the model in Plates V and VI, was built in 1736, her dominant offensive weapon was a cannon at her bow.(4) Be advised that if you encounter people who do carry an offensive odor, do not just tell them they stink.(5) If it's offensive to your sensibilities, then move on to something else.(6) In December 1998 the alliance began an offensive to retake Freetown and in January overran most of the city.(7) An air defense effectiveness indicator in offensive operations should reflect the extent of air superiority of the friendly forces.(8) He is a solid on the ball defender, which makes up for his unorthodox offensive game.(9) AFC West observers aren't sure the Chargers can last with their offensive line.(10) For hundreds of years herbs and spices have been used to cover up and eliminate offensive odours in the home.(11) Tonight, the United States stepping up its offensive against insurgents after violence escalates dramatically.(12) I think tight ends who can block are appreciated even less than offensive linemen.(13) Reflecting Soviet military doctrine, the DPRK has traditionally viewed chemical weapons as an integral part of any military offensive .(14) A doctor friend of ours kindly provided a large supply of surgical masks which I wore constantly to mask the imaginary offensive smells emitting from the kitchen.(15) The government and bosses are mounting the biggest offensive on social rights and welfare since the end of the Second World War.(16) What do most offensive linemen get noticed for, anyway?
Related Phrases of offensive
(1) offensive language ::
linguaggio offensivo
(2) charm offensive ::
fascino offensivo
Synonyms
Adjective
2. unpleasant ::
sgradevole
3. hostile ::
ostile
4. unsavory ::
sgradevole
5. nauseating ::
nauseante
Noun
7. attack ::
attacco
8. offense ::
offesa
Antonyms
1. innocuous ::
innocuo
2. inoffensive ::
inoffensivo
Different Forms
offensive, offensively, offensiveness, offensives, unoffensive
Word Example from TV Shows
I suppose that could be considered offensive.

I suppose that could be considered OFFENSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 21

You're not interesting enough to be offensive.

You're not interesting enough to be OFFENSIVE.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7

By the way, when I say that, it's not offensive.

By the way, when I say that, it's not OFFENSIVE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7

When you get turnovers in the offensive zone, chances happen.

When you get turnovers in the OFFENSIVE zone, chances happen.

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 15

Wha...? And that's not offensive? Where's the line?

Wha...? And that's not OFFENSIVE? Where's the line?

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

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