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offensive artinya

menyinggung

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

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offensive in Indonesian: menyinggung, tidak sopan. In English, offensive means causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

Indonesian words for offensive

causing offense
menyinggung, tidak sopan

English meaning of offensive

  1. adjective Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
  2. adjective Socially disrespectful; insensitive.
  3. adjective Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.
  4. adjective Having to do with play directed at scoring.

Full definition of offensive

offensive in a sentence

  • Some people find pornography offensive.
  • The army's offensive capabilities. An offensive weapon.
  • The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays.

Synonyms of offensive

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Questions about offensive in Indonesian

What is the meaning of offensive in Indonesian?
Offensive in Indonesian is menyinggung, tidak sopan.
Apa arti offensive?
Offensive: menyinggung, tidak sopan.
What does offensive mean in English?
Offensive means causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.

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