offensive | Definition of offensive

offensive

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of offensive

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence

the primary offensive by the ground forces will commence at dawn tomorrow

Synonyms of offensive

aggression, assault, attack, attempt, blitz, blitzkrieg, charge, coup de main, descent, offense (or offence), onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike

Words Related to offensive

ambuscade, ambush

counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike

envelopment, flanking

breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion

pillage, ravage, sack

air raid, bombardment, bombing

barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley

Near Antonyms of offensive

defense, defensive, guard, shield

opposition, resistance

protection, security, shelter