offensive
Example Sentences
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The missiles create a “multilayered offensive kill network” enabling Japan to strike targets along the coasts as well as inland areas of neighboring countries, the Chinese military’s flagship newspaper, PLA Daily, said in March.
The duct tape does nothing to hide the offensive olive-green flower pattern that’s stitched into the worn yellow velour covering her cushions and scalloped back.
From Literature
“It’s only offensive because it’s true,” she said.
From Literature
Karen Zacarías initially conceptualized “Destiny of Desire” as a response to offensive stereotypes.
From Los Angeles Times
On a night where one of their best offensive weapons was off, that was key.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
