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(1):

(n.) The state or posture of one who offends or makes attack; aggressive attitude; the act of the attacking party; - opposed to defensive.

(2):

(a.) Making the first attack; assailant; aggressive; hence, used in attacking; - opposed to defensive; as, an offensive war; offensive weapons.

(3):

(a.) Giving pain or unpleasant sensations; disagreeable; revolting; noxious; as, an offensive smell; offensive sounds.

(4):

(a.) Giving offense; causing displeasure or resentment; displeasing; annoying; as, offensive words.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Offensive'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​o/offensive.html. 1828.
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