offensive

causing anger or dislike; unacceptable because it is rude, insulting, or unfair

ofensivo, insultante, desagradable

• be offensive to somebody/something

Collocations offensive language · an offensive comment

• His behaviour was offensive to everyone.

  Su comportamiento fue ofensivo para todos.

against the law; illegal or not allowed by official rules

ilegal, prohibido

• be offensive to the law

Collocations offensive weapons · an offensive act

• Carrying offensive weapons is illegal.

  Transportar armas ofensivas es ilegal.

in a sport, the team that tries to score points against the other team; the opposite of defensive

ofensivo (en deportes)

• offensive player

Collocations offensive line · an offensive play

• The team's offensive strategy was very effective.

  La estrategia ofensiva del equipo fue muy efectiva.

in the military, relating to attacking an enemy; the opposite of defensive

ofensivo (en el ejército)

• offensive operation

Collocations offensive weapons · an offensive campaign

• The army launched an offensive against the enemy.

  El ejército lanzó una ofensiva contra el enemigo.