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    [Adjective]  | "of*fen*sive" | \ ə-ˈfen(t)-siv \


    1: making attack : aggressive

    2: of, relating to, or designed for attack

    3: of or relating to an attempt to score in a game or contest; also : of or relating to a team in possession of the ball or puck


    Origin: circa 1564 ;

     Borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French offensif, borrowed from Medieval Latin offensīvus "used for attacking, causing injury," from Latin offensus, past participle of offendere "to strike against, break a rule, {see: |offend|offend}" + -īvus {see: |-ive|-ive};

    [Noun]  | "offensive" 


    1: the act of an attacking party

    2: attack


    Origin: 1687 ;

     Derivative of {see: |offensive:1|offensive:1};

    [Idiom]  | "on the offensive" 


    1: in or into a situation or position in which one attacks or fights against someone or something

    [Idiom]  | "take the offensive" 


    1: to begin to attack or fight against someone or something

    [Adjective]  | "offensive" 


    1: causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment;


      * e.g., " ... I find your disrespectful attitude toward religion very offensive "





    2: provoking or likely to provoke protest;


      * e.g., " ... insensitive, offensive remarks about the plight of the homeless "





    [Noun]  | "offensive" 


    1: the act or action of setting upon with force or violence;


      * e.g., " ... the primary offensive by the ground forces will commence at dawn tomorrow "



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     [ "offensive" ]

    1: A highly subjective interpretation of something real, imagined, or interpreted as being demeaning; very often the use of complaint to attack someone while paradoxically assuming both authority and victimhood; the use of complaint as a sociopolitical weapon or vehicle to often unmerited benefit, privilege, or compensation.

      * e.g.,  ... Their being offended is deeply and inheirently offensive to me! I demand you recognize my victimhood and give me what I want now! 

     [ "offensive" ]

    1: Describes a statement politically or ideologically inconvenient, esp. in the judgment of one having no knowledge of the matter at hand. Often used to stifle further discussion or pander to the lowest common denominator. Cf: fair and balanced.

      * e.g.,  ... The television special on evolution was cancelled because it might be considered offensive by viewers who feel threatened by science. 

     [ "offensive" ]

    1: What you see that you don't like when you look in the mirror.

      * e.g.,  ... Truth is the most offensive thing of all. 

     [ "no offense" ]

    1: A phrase used to make insults seem socially acceptable.

      * e.g.,  ... "No offense, John, but your mom is a fucking whore." 

     [ "No Offense" ]

    1: Something you say right before you offend the living shit out of someone.

      * e.g.,  ... no offense bob, but everything you believe is wrong 

     [ "offense" ]

    1: When someone's feelings are hurt, often results in great things being removed.

      * e.g.,  ... Offense is the main cause of comedy removal. 

     [ "no offense" ]

    1: The phrase you use before you knowingly, intentionally, and viciously offend someone.

      * e.g.,  ... No offense, Nick, but we've always hated your guts and we're just using you for your big-screen...and your sister, who by the way is a raging slut. Especially after a couple shots of Cuervo. 

     [ "no offense, but" ]

    1: usually said right before someone says the most offensive thing possible.

      * e.g.,  ... Mel Gibson: No offense, but you people are all a bunch of greedy money grabbing, bagel eating piece of shit Jews! Jews: That was rather offensive 

     [ "that's offensive" ]

    1: A common phrase that dumb people say when they don't understand something or when they want to cause unnecessary facebook drama.

      * e.g.,  ... "Your artistic endeavor for photography class uses a globe in it and that reminds me of our all-mighty God. That's offensive." 

     [ "no offense" ]

    1: a phrase that is believed to make a really rude comment less rude, but really just makes you look like a jackass.

      * e.g.,  ... No offense Chelsea, but you suck. 

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