Overoffensive

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Excessively offensive.

    "It is a constant attack upon the United States, sometimes very clever, very able, beautifully done, but overoffensive, I think, to a good many people."

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"It is a constant attack upon the United States, sometimes very clever, very able, beautifully done, but overoffensive, I think, to a good many people."

Etymology

From over- + offensive.

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