offensive [əˈfensɪv] adjective 1. [causing offence] beleidigend, kränkend [behaviour] anstößig 2. [aggressive] Angriffs-, aggressiv offensive [əˈfensɪv] noun 1. MIL Offensive die, Angriff der 2. (fig) [attack] to go on or take the offensive in die Offensive gehen