(American football, Canadian football) The five players comprising the center, the left and right offensive guards, and the left and right offensive tackles who are positioned around the ball at the line of scrimmage.

(ice hockey) The ice between the opposing team's blue line and their end board.

plural of offensive zone

(military) A military action launched by land, using ground troops.

plural of offensive back

plural of offensive line

plural of offensive foul

An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

Being or relating to an attack in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

plural of charm offensive