offensive

Definitions of offensive
  1. noun
    a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
    synonyms: assaut, attaque, attaque par surprise
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    type of:
    action, action militaire
    a military engagement
  2. noun
    the action of attacking an enemy
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    type of:
    opération
    activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)
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