offensive

ɔˈfɛnsɪv
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Translation of offensive into Russian,

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Adjective

1.

ethics

morally wrong or unacceptable
  • The movie was criticized for its offensive content.Фильм был раскритикован за оскорбительное содержание.
2.

sports

TECH.
having to do with scoring in sports
TECH.
наступательный атакующий
  • The team focused on their offensive strategy.Команда сосредоточилась на своей атакующей стратегии.
3.

military

TECH.
related to attacking in a conflict
TECH.
наступательный агрессивный
  • The army launched an offensive at dawn..Армия начала наступательную на рассвете
4.

upsetting

causing someone to feel upset or annoyed
  • His comments were highly offensive to many people..Его комментарии были очень оскорбительными для многих людей

Noun

1.

upsetting

something causing anger or annoyance
  • His comment was seen as an offensive remark..Его комментарий был воспринят как оскорбление
2.

military

TECH.
planned military attack by soldiers
TECH.
  • The general launched a major offensive at dawn.Генерал начал крупное наступление на рассвете.
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Expressions with offensive: examples in English and translations in Russian

наступающий
атакующий
The team is on the offensive, pushing towards the goal.
перейти в наступление
идти в наступление
She chose to take the offensive in the negotiations.
кампания обаяния
The government launched a charm offensive to improve its image.
наступательное оружие
Carrying an offensive weapon is illegal in many countries.
дипломатическое наступление
дипломатическая атака
The country launched a diplomatic offensive to gain more allies.
начать наступление
The company plans to launch an offensive to increase sales.

Synonyms and analogies of offensive in English

Examples of offensive in a sentence

  • The book was banned for its offensive language.
  • The offensive lineup was unstoppable.
  • He excelled in offensive plays during the match.
  • The general planned an offensive strategy.
  • They prepared for an offensive operation.
  • The movie contained offensive language.

Translations of "offensive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
наступлениеnn. - nastupleniye

After weeks of defending our position, we finally took the offensive.

После недельной обороны своей позиции мы наконец перешли в наступление.

атакаnf. - ataka

Effective offensive activity turned the tide and gave them a competitive edge.

Эффективная атака изменила ход игры и дала им конкурентное преимущество.

Adjective / Participle
наступательныйadj. - nastupatel'ny

He claimed that the helicopters had not played an offensive role.

Он утверждал, что вертолеты не выполняли никаких наступательных функций.

оскорбительныйadj. - oskorbitel'ny

The editor removed the salty language to reduce the article's offensive tone.

Редактор убрал нецензурную лексику, чтобы снизить оскорбительный тон статьи.

обидныйadj. - obidny

She's stewing in her own broth after posting that offensive comment online.

Она варится в собственном соку после того, как написала обидный комментарий онлайн.

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offensive: Examples and translations in context

He decided to go on the offensive and file a lawsuit first.

Он решил пойти в наступление и первым подать в суд.

When the competitor hesitated, our marketing team decided to take the offensive.

Когда конкурент замешкался, наш отдел маркетинга решил перейти в наступление.

To win this debate, you'll need to take the offensive quickly.

Чтобы выиграть эти дебаты, тебе нужно быстро перейти в наступление.

The candidate decided to take the offensive and challenge his opponent's record.

Кандидат решил перейти в наступление и оспорить послужной список соперника.

The activists took the offensive, organizing daily rallies across the entire city.

Активисты перешли в наступление, организовав ежедневные митинги по всему городу.

Seeing the rival weaken, the general chose to take the offensive immediately.

Увидев ослабление противника, генерал решил немедленно перейти в наступление.

After halftime, our team went on the offensive and quickly scored twice.

После перерыва наша команда перешла в наступление и быстро забила дважды.

Brothers in arms from different regiments gathered to remember the decisive offensive together.

Боевые товарищи из разных полков собрались, чтобы вместе вспомнить решающее наступление.

See also:

on the offensiveoffensive operation
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