OFFENSIVE

(noun) the action of attacking an enemy
synonyms : offence , offense
The army launched an offensive against the enemy. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one
"`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
synonyms : dysphemistic
(adj.) unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
"offensive odors"
An offensive odour emanated from the decomposing body. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) morally offensive
"an unsavory reputation", "an unsavory scandal"
synonyms : unsavory , unsavoury
The use of child labor is an unsavory labor practice. -added by Administrator
Her offensive language was not suitable for being heard by children. -added by naila_inlas
His behavior with his employees is unsavory. -added by priyavanjeri

-tagged by Administrator

child labor - an unsavory labor practice
(adj.) causing anger or annoyance
"offensive remarks"
His offensive remarks led to their sudden breakup. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) for the purpose of attack rather than defense
"offensive weapons"
He was arrested for possessing an offensive weapon. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) violating or tending to violate or offend against
"violative of the principles of liberty", "considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity"
synonyms : violative
His remarks are generally offensive to women. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) causing or able to cause nausea
"a nauseating smell", "nauseous offal", "a sickening stench"
synonyms : loathsome , nauseating , nauseous , noisome , queasy , sickening , vile
The horrible sight made me feel queasy. -added by naila_inlas

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