Offensive
pronunciation: əfensɪv
part of speech: adjective, noun
ofensiva = crackdown ; offensive.
Example: As part of the worldwide revulsion against the fierce crackdown of peaceful dissidents now occurring in Cuba, the U.S. Congress has voted 414-0 to condemn the Cuban government for raiding 22 libraries.Example: The Syrian military has pushed forward with its offensive in Aleppo and liberated several neighborhoods from the militants over the last few days.
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» a la ofensiva
= offensively
.
Example: Offensively, the fella who's brought home the bacon in the last two games is Brent Egbert.
» iniciar una ofensiva
= launch + an offensive
.
Example: A spoiling attack in military terms is when one side attacks the other while it is preparing to launch an offensive in hopes that its attack will disrupt and or permanently delay the inevitable.
» lanzar una ofensiva
= launch + an offensive
.
Example: A spoiling attack in military terms is when one side attacks the other while it is preparing to launch an offensive in hopes that its attack will disrupt and or permanently delay the inevitable.
» nueva ofensiva
= renewed offensive
.
Example: Foch continued to believe that only renewed offensives could dislodge the Germans and drive them back.
» ofensiva militar
= military offensive
.
Example: Just weeks after trumpeting the results of a military offensive, the Pakistan army suddenly finds itself under attack on multiple fronts.
» ofensiva policial
= police crackdown
.
Example: Police crackdown on the infanticides is almost nonexistent, as they are easily bribed to look the other way.
» tomar la ofensiva
= take + the lead in + Gerundio
.
Example: Yet, in its own way, the press was taking the lead in putting pressure on the Community to adopt a more practical outlook, and by so doing kept the subject alive in the minds of the public.
ofensivo1 = offensive.
Example: Defence experts warn that any mishap could prompt an offensive reaction from Moscow.
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» alerta de respuesta ofensiva inmediata
= hair-trigger alert
.
Example: But one Cold War legacy remains: missiles remain on a hair-trigger alert, ready to go within fifteen minutes.
ofensivo2 = offensive ; insulting ; outrageous ; offending ; hurtful.
Example: WOMEN in LIBRARIANSHIP would have been just as offensive as WOMEN as LIBRARIANS.Example: Some fees paid to visiting speakers are no less than insulting.Example: There must be few other ways of leaving oneself so vulnerable to the slings and arrows of outrageous (or outraged) critics.Example: 'Exit' is a vow, or intention, to never again patronage the offending library.Example: She said some of the most hurtful things a person could say and it was all because she was afraid I was going to steal her thunder.
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» de forma ofensiva
= offensively
.
Example: He had affronted every man who had tried to make up to him, although not quite offensively enough to require bloodshed.
» de manera ofensiva
= offensively
.
Example: He had affronted every man who had tried to make up to him, although not quite offensively enough to require bloodshed.
» de modo ofensivo
= offensively
.
Example: He had affronted every man who had tried to make up to him, although not quite offensively enough to require bloodshed.
» lenguaje ofensivo
= offensive language
.
Example: The rules also crack down on sexual innuendo, 'off-colour' jokes and offensive language.
Ofensiva synonyms
rank
in spanish: rango,
pronunciation: ræŋk
part of speech: noun
foul
in spanish: falta,
pronunciation: faʊl
part of speech: adjective
obnoxious
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ɑbnɑkʃəs
part of speech: adjective
wicked
in spanish: malvado,
pronunciation: wɪkəd
part of speech: adjective
vile
in spanish: vil,
pronunciation: vaɪl
part of speech: adjective
morbid
in spanish: mórbido,
pronunciation: mɔrbəd
part of speech: adjective
obscene
in spanish: obsceno,
pronunciation: ɑbsin
part of speech: adjective
outrageous
in spanish: indignante,
pronunciation: aʊtreɪdʒəs
part of speech: adjective
repugnant
in spanish: repugnante,
pronunciation: rɪpʌgnənt
part of speech: adjective
abhorrent
in spanish: aborrecible,
pronunciation: æbhɔrənt
part of speech: adjective
scurrilous
in spanish: grosero,
pronunciation: skɜrələs
part of speech: adjective
offense
in spanish: ofensa,
pronunciation: əfens
part of speech: noun
offence
in spanish: ofensa,
pronunciation: ɔfəns
part of speech: noun
noisome
in spanish: maloliente,
pronunciation: nɔɪzəm
part of speech: adjective
nauseous
in spanish: nauseabundo,
pronunciation: nɔʃəs
part of speech: adjective
hideous
in spanish: horrible,
pronunciation: hɪdiəs
part of speech: adjective
ghastly
in spanish: horrible,
pronunciation: gæstli
part of speech: adjective
disgusting
in spanish: asqueroso,
pronunciation: dɪsgʌstɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
repulsive
in spanish: repulsivo,
pronunciation: ripʌlsɪv
part of speech: adjective
invasive
in spanish: invasor,
pronunciation: ɪnveɪsɪv
part of speech: adjective
loathsome
in spanish: repugnante,
pronunciation: loʊðsəm
part of speech: adjective
repellent
in spanish: repelente,
pronunciation: rɪpelənt
part of speech: adjective, noun
unpleasant
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ənplezənt
part of speech: adjective
sepulchral
in spanish: sepulcral,
pronunciation: sepəlkrəl
part of speech: adjective
scornful
in spanish: desdeñoso,
pronunciation: skɔrnfəl
part of speech: adjective
horrific
in spanish: horrendo,
pronunciation: hɔrɪfɪk
part of speech: adjective
abusive
in spanish: abusivo,
pronunciation: əbjusɪv
part of speech: adjective
predatory
in spanish: depredador,
pronunciation: predətɔri
part of speech: adjective
horrid
in spanish: horrible,
pronunciation: hɔrəd
part of speech: adjective
unsavory
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ənseɪvɜri
part of speech: adjective
yucky
in spanish: asqueroso,
pronunciation: jʌki
part of speech: adjective
charnel
in spanish: Charnel,
pronunciation: tʃɑrnəl
part of speech: noun
opprobrious
in spanish: oprobioso,
pronunciation: əprɑbriəs
part of speech: adjective
marauding
in spanish: merodeador,
pronunciation: mɜrɔdɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
ghoulish
in spanish: macabro,
pronunciation: gulɪʃ
part of speech: adjective
detestable
in spanish: detestable,
pronunciation: dɪtestəbəl
part of speech: adjective
repellant
in spanish: repelente,
pronunciation: ripelənt
part of speech: adjective
objectionable
in spanish: objetable,
pronunciation: əbdʒekʃənəbəl
part of speech: adjective
odoriferous
in spanish: odorífero,
pronunciation: oʊdɔrɪfrəs
part of speech: adjective
revolting
in spanish: repugnante,
pronunciation: rivoʊltɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
distasteful
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: dɪsteɪstfəl
part of speech: adjective
sickening
in spanish: nauseabundo,
pronunciation: sɪkənɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
insulting
in spanish: insultante,
pronunciation: ɪnsʌltɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
nauseating
in spanish: nauseabundo,
pronunciation: nɔʒieɪtɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
unsavoury
in spanish: desagradable,
pronunciation: ənsəvʊri
part of speech: adjective
unwholesome
in spanish: insalubre,
pronunciation: ənwɑlsəm
part of speech: adjective
offending
in spanish: ofender,
pronunciation: əfendɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
violative
in spanish: violador,
pronunciation: vaɪəleɪtɪv
part of speech: adjective
hit-and-run
in spanish: pega y corre,
pronunciation: hɪtænrən
part of speech: adjective
raiding
in spanish: asalto,
pronunciation: reɪdɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
verminous
in spanish: verminoso,
pronunciation: vɜrmɪnəs
part of speech: adjective
invading
in spanish: invadiendo,
pronunciation: ɪnveɪdɪŋ
part of speech: adjective
assaultive
in spanish: agresivo,
pronunciation: əsɔltɪv
part of speech: adjective
loathly
in spanish: detestable,
pronunciation: loʊθli
part of speech: adjective
disgustful
in spanish: asqueroso,
pronunciation: dɪsgʌsfəl
part of speech: adjective
antipersonnel
in spanish: antipersonal,
pronunciation: æntaɪpɜrsənel
part of speech: adjective
incursive
in spanish: incursivo,
pronunciation: ɪnkɜrsɪv
part of speech: adjective
scrimy
in spanish: escrupuloso,
pronunciation: skrɪmi
part of speech: adjective
dysphemistic
in spanish: disfemista,
pronunciation: dɪsfəmɪstɪk
part of speech: adjective
tip-and-run
in spanish: propina y corre,
pronunciation: tɪpændrən
part of speech: adjective