B2
offensive
/əˈfensɪv/
adjective
obraźliwy
/ɔbraʑˈlʲivɨ/· przymiotnikAlso
ofensywny
Definition
Causing someone to feel upset, angry, or insulted; or relating to attacking an enemy.
Examples
That joke was very offensive and made many people uncomfortable.
Ten żart był bardzo obraźliwy i sprawił, że wiele osób poczuło się nieswojo.
The army launched an offensive operation against the enemy.
Armia rozpoczęła ofensywną operację przeciwko wrogowi.
Synonyms
Collocations
offensive languageoffensive weapongo on the offensive
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