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offensive
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of OFFENSIVE
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence <the primary offensive by the ground forces will commence at dawn tomorrow>
Synonyms aggression, assault, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, coup de main, descent, offense (or offence), offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike
Related Words ambuscade, ambush; counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike; sally, sortie; envelopment, flanking; breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion; pillage, ravage, sack; air raid, bombardment, bombing; siege, storm; barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley; whammy
Near Antonyms defense, defensive, guard, shield; opposition, resistance; protection, security, shelter
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