offensive
1. of.fen.sive \*-'fen(t)-siv, 'a:f-.en(t)-\ aj 1: making attack : AGGRESSIVE 2: giving painful or unpleasant sensations : NAUSEOUS, OBNOXIOU S 3: INSULTING, AFFRONTING - of.fen.sive.ly av 2. offensive n 1: the act or attitude of an attacking party 2: ATTACK