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OFFENSIVES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Offensives.

Offensives - as an adjective

For the purpose of attack rather than defense

Example: "Offensive weapons"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defensive

Causing anger or annoyance

Example: "Offensive remarks"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inoffensive

Morally offensive

Example: "An unsavory reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unsavoryunsavoury

Unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

Example: "Offensive odors"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inoffensive

Offensives - as a noun

The action of attacking an enemy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offenceoffense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Offensives - as an adjective satellite

Violating or tending to violate or offend against

Example: "Violative of the principles of liberty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
violative

Causing or able to cause nausea

Example: "A nauseating smell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loathsomenauseatingnauseousnoisomequeasysickeningvile

Example Sentences

"The military launched a series of offensives against the enemy."
"The team's offensives were successful and resulted in multiple goals."
"The politician's offensives against his opponents were ruthless."
"The offensives led by the general led to the seizure of enemy territory."
"The company's marketing offensives resulted in a significant increase in sales."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFENSIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offensives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFENSIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OFFENSIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offensives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFENSIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OFFENSIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offensives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFENSIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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