offensive
adjective
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substitute a harsher or distasteful term for a mild one
`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'
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unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
offensive odors
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morally offensive
an unsavory reputation
an unsavory scandal
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causing anger or annoyance
offensive remarks
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for the purpose of attack rather than defense
offensive weapons
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violating or tending to violate or offend against
violative of the principles of liberty
considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity
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causing or able to cause nausea
a nauseating smell
nauseous offal
noun
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the action of attacking an enemy
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