Collocations for offensive - noun
ADJECTIVE
all-out,
full-scale,
large-scale,
major,
massive
In 1941, Hitler launched an all-out offensive against the Soviet Union.
In 1941, Hitler launched an all-out offensive against the Soviet Union.
military
a military offensive against the insurgents
a military offensive against the insurgents
guerrilla,
terrorist
air, bombing
ground
diplomatic, government, propaganda
charm (figurative)
The politician has launched a charm offensive in an attempt to clean up his image.
air, bombing
ground
diplomatic, government, propaganda
charm (figurative)
The politician has launched a charm offensive in an attempt to clean up his image.
VERB + offensive
launch,
mount
plan
be on, go on, take
She took the offensive, challenging her critics to prove their allegations.
plan
be on, go on, take
She took the offensive, challenging her critics to prove their allegations.
PREPOSITION
offensive against
The government is launching an all-out offensive against the drug cartels
The government is launching an all-out offensive against the drug cartels