Offensive (Noun)
Meaning
The action of attacking an enemy.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The military launched a surprise offensive against the enemy's position.
- The army's latest offensive has resulted in significant gains in territory.
- The enemy's defensive strategy was to wait for the offensive to begin and then counterattack.
- The commander called off the offensive due to heavy casualties on both sides.
- The nation's leaders debated the merits of launching a preemptive offensive against their adversary.