offensives

The word “offensives” has 3 syllables: of-fen-sives

It's pronounced as /əˈfɛn.sɪvz/

What is synonym and antonym for offensives?

In the thesaurus, “offensives” has 50 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offensives along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offensives

aggressions
air raids
ambuscades
ambushes
assaults
attacks
attempts
barrages
blitzes
blitzkriegs
bombardments
bombings
breakthroughs
cannonades
charges
counter-aggressions
counter-assaults
counter-attacks
counter-strikes
counteraggressions
counterassaults
counterattacks
counteroffensives
counterstrikes
coups de main
descents
envelopments
forays
fusillades
hails
incursions
invasions
offences
offenses
onsets
onslaughts
pillages
raids
ravages
rushes
sacks
sallies
salvoes
salvos
sieges
sorties
storms
strikes
volleys
whammies

Antonyms for offensives

defenses
defensives
guards
oppositions
protections
resistances
securities
shelters
shields

Meanings of offensives

noun
1. An attack.
2. The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

Example Sentences

The military launched several offensives to regain control of the territory from enemy forces.
Critics argued that the offensives used in the advertising campaign were inappropriate and insensitive.
Various offensives in the game require strategic planning and coordination among team members.
Historical records show that many offensives during the war had devastating effects on civilian populations.
The organization condemned the offensives against marginalized groups, calling for greater awareness and empathy.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offensives, such as: aggressions, air raids, ambuscades, ambushes, assaults, attacks, attempts.

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