Collocations with "offensive"

16 collocations found

offensive tackle

a position on the offensive line

tackle7.8
offensive foul

used in basketball

foul7.5
guerrilla offensive

a large-scale, coordinated attack by guerrilla forces

guerrilla7.3
all-out offensive

A major, large-scale military campaign.

all-out7.0
offensive player

a player whose role is to score points for their team

player7.0
offensive touchdown

a touchdown scored by the offensive team

touchdown7.0
full-scale offensive

a major, planned military campaign to attack the enemy

full-scale6.9
line6.8
offensive odour

a smell that is very unpleasant to the senses

odour6.8
weapon6.8
downright offensive

Used with adjectives to emphasize a completely negative quality.

downright6.6
patently offensive

Used to describe something that is clearly and deeply insulting or rude.

patently6.5
large-scale offensive

A major, aggressive military attack or campaign.

large-scale6.2
offensive graffiti

Refers to graffiti that is insulting or disrespectful.

graffiti6.0
offensive manoeuvre

A movement or action intended to attack.

manoeuvre5.7
offensive play

In American football.

play5.4