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Other Words for Offensive
Offensive as a Adjective has these synonyms:
Example: At last, our team was on the offensive.
Example: The offensive to capture the arsenal will be launched at dawn tomorrow.
disgusting, unsavoury, unpalatable, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, repugnant, repulsive, repellent, revolting, abominable, foul, loathsome, vile, sickening, fetid or foetid, rank, malodorous, mephitic, putrid, putrescent, putrefying
Example: An offensive stench emanated from the stagnant pond.
Offensive as a Noun has these synonyms:
insulting, rude, disrespectful, uncivil, insolent, discourteous, impolite, unmannerly, impertinent, impudent, objectionable, displeasing
Example: Nigel has been asked to leave because of his offensive behavior.
Offensive as a Verb has these synonyms:
antagonistic, hostile, contentious, quarrelsome, attacking, aggressive, threatening, provocative, combative, martial, belligerent, warlike, bellicose
Example: The minute the enemy made an offensive move, we attacked.
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Strong: Stable, Sound, Solvent, Prosperous, Flourishing, Thriving, Affluentsolid, Sturdy, Substantial, Tough, Well-built, Reinforced, Heavy-duty, Durable, Har . . . Strong Synonyms
