offense
noun
/əˈfɛns/
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- (team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
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attaquants,
attaque
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- (team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
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attaque,
offensive
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injure,
insulte,
offense
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offense
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offensive
noun
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
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/ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
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- (countable, military) An attack.
- (uncountable) The posture of attacking or being able to attack.
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offensive
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offensive
adjective
/əˈfɛnsɪv/
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/ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/
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- Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
- (sports) Having to do with play directed at scoring.
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offensif
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- Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
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offensant
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