of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology; "`nigger' is a dysphemistic term for `African-American'"
causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
the action of attacking the enemy
unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"
causing anger or annoyance; "offensive remarks"
for the purpose of attack rather than defense; "offensive weapons"
violating or tending to violate or offend against; "violative of the principles of liberty"; "considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity"