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noun • close fighting during the culmination of a military attack • thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946 • a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped • the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will verb • attack someone physically or emotionally • force (someone) to have sex against their will • attack in speech or writing | ||||||||
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noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
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noun • a socially awkward or tactless act | ||||||||
Offensive Action Crossword Clue
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| New York Times08 Aug 2009 | Across 20 | |
| The Guardian Quick16 Feb 2008 | Across 17 | |
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6 | The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was part of the larger Allied strategy known as the Hundred Days Offensive | |
7 | This offensive was a significant part of the broader Meuse-Argonne Offensive. |
