offensives
nounUK /əˈfɛnsɪvz/
US /əˈfɛnsɪvz/
Attacks made by an army to take over a place.
The army launched several offensives to capture the city.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Actions or words that hurt or upset someone.
His rude offensives upset the whole team.
3. Strong efforts to achieve a goal, like in sports or business.
The company's marketing offensives boosted sales.
4. Feelings of anger or annoyance caused by something.
She took offensives at the unfair comments.