Offensive Definition
offensive
adjective
- violating or tending to violate or offend against; "violative of the principles of liberty"; "considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity"
- for the purpose of attack rather than defense; "offensive weapons"
- causing anger or annoyance; "offensive remarks"
- morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal"
- unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"
- causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
noun
- the action of attacking an enemy
"Offensive" in song lyrics
See how offensive is used in real songs:
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"Fueds with dudes get shot on the fences just for talkin offensive"
Akir f/ Abiodun, Amin Joseph — This is Your Life (Pt. 2) -
"I ain't dissin no religion so please to be offensive"
Bossman — Off Da Record -
"When the clips extended, every bullet's offensive"
William Cooper f/ Killah Priest — Still Shining
Words that rhyme with offensive
Usage tips for "offensive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "offensive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for offensive to find words that pair well.