Offensive Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Offensive" is mainly used as adjective meaning "offensive (as in 'taking the offensive')", "aggression" or "provocation". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Offensive"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: feminine
Singular: die Offensive
Plural: die Offensiven

Meanings of "Offensive" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Aggressive or provocative stance/behavior"

"Offensive", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Aggressive or provocative attitude or behavior."
Translation(s): offensive (as in 'taking the offensive'), aggression, provocation, aggressive stance
Synonym(s): angriffslustig, provokant
Antonym(s): defensiv, zurückhaltend
Related word(s): Aggression, Angriff

📝 Some usage examples:

Sein offensives Verhalten schockierte alle.His offensive behavior shocked everyone.
Die Mannschaft spielte offensiv und erzielte viele Tore.The team played offensively and scored many goals.
Er machte eine offensive Bemerkung, die viele beleidigte.He made an offensive remark that offended many.

2.) "A military attack or aggressive campaign"

"Offensive", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Military attack or aggressive campaign."
Translation(s): offensive, attack, campaign
Synonym(s): Angriff, Vorstoß
Antonym(s): Verteidigung, Rückzug
Related word(s): Krieg, Schlacht

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Offensive begann im Morgengrauen.The offensive began at dawn.
Die Armee plante eine neue Offensive gegen den Feind.The army planned a new offensive against the enemy.
Die Offensive führte zu großen Verlusten.The offensive led to heavy losses.

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