offensive
Example Sentences
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Some tried to distinguish between offensive and defensive weapons, with only the latter deemed acceptable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
After the Keane red card, referees' boss Howard Webb was very clear that hair pulling was "quite an offensive thing".
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
But the early season shooting display was a fleeting offensive highlight for LaRavia.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Japan is no exception and efforts are belatedly being made to tackle the problem, from dedicated lawyers to teams monitoring social media for offensive posts.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
I don’t think what I just said is offensive, but the soldier obviously didn't like it.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing offensive
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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American Football, 1st Quarter
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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