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ஆங்கிலம்

offensive

gb/əfˈɛnsɪv/ us/əfˈɛnsɪv/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 6300
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B1 property
1

rude or insulting; causes offense

Making people feel angry or hurt because it is rude or not respectful.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is offensive to [someone/group]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse "offensive" with "offence/offense". "Offensive" is an adjective (e.g., "an offensive comment"), while "offense" is a noun (e.g., "He took offense at the comment"). Another confusion is using "offensive" when they mean "aggressive" in a neutral sense; "offensive" usually includes a strong negative, rude, or morally wrong feeling in this sense.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
insulting (Focuses more directly on attacking someone’s dignity or pride.) | off-color (Informal; often used for jokes that are rude or sexual rather than generally disrespectful.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
inoffensive (Suggests something is harmless and unlikely to upset anyone.) | respectful (Emphasizes showing regard and politeness instead of causing hurt.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
offensive language |offensive joke |deeply offensive |sexually offensive |racially offensive |find [something] offensive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
social |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Many people found the comedian’s remarks deeply offensive.
  • Using that word to describe women is offensive and outdated.
  • The company removed the ad after complaints that it was racially offensive.
  • Please tell me if any of the content is offensive to you.
  • He apologized for his offensive comments on social media.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Some jokes are funny, but some are offensive.
  • That word is very offensive to many people.
  • She stopped the movie because the language was offensive.
  • His email was short and quite offensive.
  • The teacher said racist words are offensive in this class.
adjective B2 property
2

used for or involving attack

Used for attacking, not for defending, for example in war or in sport.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: offensive [strategy/weapon/play]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes mix up this meaning with the "rude/insulting" meaning. In sports or military news, "offensive" usually means "attacking, not defending," not "rude." Also, learners sometimes say "attackive" instead of "offensive"; English does not use *attackive*.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
attacking (Very close in meaning, especially in sports; slightly more general and common in everyday speech.) | aggressive (Focuses more on forceful attitude or behavior; may or may not involve a formal attack plan.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
defensive (Describes actions or equipment used mainly to protect rather than to attack.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
offensive strategy |offensive weapon |offensive line |offensive player |offensive capabilities |offensive operations
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports |military |conflict |law
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The general ordered a new offensive strategy along the eastern border.
  • Their offensive line protected the quarterback well throughout the game.
  • The country denies having any offensive chemical weapons.
  • The coach wants the team to play a more offensive style of football.
  • Cyber units now have both defensive and offensive capabilities.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • They changed to a stronger offensive plan in the second half.
  • The team needs better offensive players to score more goals.
  • The army prepared for an offensive attack at dawn.
  • That country says its missiles are not offensive weapons.
  • The coach likes fast, offensive football.
adjective B2 property
3

disgusting to smell or taste

Very bad and unpleasant to the nose or mouth, for example a smell or taste.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: offensive [smell/odor/taste]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may choose only general words like "bad" or "dirty" for strong smells. "Offensive" in this sense is stronger and suggests that the smell or taste is so bad it almost feels like an attack. Also, some learners confuse this with the "rude" meaning; context with words like "smell" or "odor" usually shows it is about the senses.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
foul (Strongly suggests a dirty, rotten, or unhealthy smell or taste.) | disgusting (More general; can describe anything that strongly turns your stomach, not just smell or taste.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
pleasant (Describes a smell or taste that is nice and enjoyable.) | fragrant (Specifically refers to a sweet or pleasant smell, often of flowers or food.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
offensive odor |offensive smell |offensive fumes |highly offensive |offensive stench
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life |health |senses |food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
  • An offensive odor came from the trash bins behind the restaurant.
  • The chemical spill produced an offensive smell that spread across the neighborhood.
  • He pushed the plate away, saying the fish had an offensive taste.
  • Residents complained about the offensive fumes from the factory.
  • The room was hot, dark, and filled with an offensive stench.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • There was an offensive smell in the bathroom.
  • We opened the window to let the offensive odor out.
  • The milk had an offensive taste, so I threw it away.
  • The garbage became offensive in the summer heat.
  • They used air freshener to cover the offensive smell.
பெயர்ச்சொல் C1 event
4

large planned attack or campaign

A big, planned attack in a war, or a strong, organized effort to do something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: launch/mount an offensive against [enemy/target]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes think "offensive" is always an adjective. In military and news contexts, it is often a noun meaning a large attack, usually used with verbs like "launch" or "begin". Another confusion is with "offense" (US spelling of "offence"); "offensive" here specifically names the campaign itself.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
campaign (Broader; can be military, political, or marketing, and does not always include open attack.) | assault (Implies a very strong, often short and violent attack, rather than a longer campaign.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
defense (Refers to actions taken to protect against an attack, rather than to attack.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
launch an offensive |military offensive |spring offensive |offensive against corruption |marketing offensive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
military |politics |business |law
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Government forces have launched a major offensive against the rebels.
  • The spring offensive caught the enemy by surprise.
  • The company has begun an aggressive advertising offensive to win back customers.
  • They are planning a new offensive against online fraud.
  • After months of preparation, the offensive lasted only two weeks.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The army started an offensive early in the morning.
  • Both sides were tired after the long offensive.
  • The government began an offensive against drug crime.
  • The company’s new offensive won many new buyers.
  • The offensive failed, and the troops returned home.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
offensive
IPA
GB/əfˈɛnsɪv/
US/əfˈɛnsɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
of - fens - ive (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fens)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: offensive
Noun
  • Base: offensive
  • Plural: offensives
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
offensives noun
Core family
offend verb B1 offense noun B1 offender noun B1
Related words
offence noun B1 offensively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inoffensive adjective defensive adjective B1
Advanced or less common
offensiveness noun reoffend verb reoffender noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

go on the offensive

1
/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase

start attacking or criticizing

To start attacking or criticizing someone or something in an active and strong way.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The candidate went on the offensive after new polls showed her behind.
  • Environmental groups have gone on the offensive against the new law.
  • Realizing they were losing, they went on the offensive and scored three quick goals.

on the offensive

1
/ˈɔn ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase

actively attacking, not defending

Actively attacking or criticizing instead of only trying to defend yourself.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The team was on the offensive for most of the second half.
  • After weeks of criticism, the minister went on television on the offensive.
  • Once the company went on the offensive, its competitors quickly lost market share.

take the offensive

1
/tˈeɪk ðə əfˈɛnsɪv/
fixed phrase

decide to attack instead of defend

To decide to attack or criticize instead of only answering the other side’s attacks.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The general decided to take the offensive before winter arrived.
  • If the company takes the offensive now, it might control the whole market.
  • The coach told his players to take the offensive in the final minutes.
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