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I . of·fen·sive [əˈfen(t)sɪv] ADJ

1. offensive (causing offence):

offensive
žaljiv
offensive joke
nespodoben
offensive remark
nesramen
offensive language
nespodobno govorjenje

2. offensive smell:

offensive
zelo neprijeten

3. offensive (attack):

offensive
napadalen
offensive
ofenziven

II . of·fen·sive [əˈfen(t)sɪv] N MIL

offensive
ofenziva f
offensive
[vojaški] napad m
to go on the offensive
(pre)iti v napad [or ofenzivo]
to launch an offensive
začeti ofenzivo

of·fen·sive ˈweap·on N

Usage examples with offensive

offensive language
nespodobno govorjenje
to undertake an offensive
iti v napad
to launch an offensive
začeti ofenzivo
to go on the offensive
(pre)iti v napad [or ofenzivo]

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Overall, he recorded 10,170 total offensive yards and scored 23 touchdowns (17 receiving, six punt returns).
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He distributed offensive cards in the street where she lived.
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The statistic is designed to measure a hitter's overall offensive contributions.
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He started the season at tight end and moved to offensive tackle early in the season.
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He is also responsible for counting offensive players.
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No, check that, it wasn't boring -- it was offensive.
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His 3,671 total offensive yards set a school record.
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He was responsible for the team's offensive backfield.
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He also saw spot service at offensive guard.
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One offensive player may be moving forward at the time of the snap.
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