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offensive offer

[əˈfɛnsɪv ˈɔfər]
nounpl: offensive offers
oferta ofensiva
1. A proposal or bid that is insulting, disrespectful, or provocative in nature; an offer that causes displeasure or resentment
The salary they offered was so low it felt like an offensive offer.
O salário que ofereceram foi tão baixo que pareceu uma oferta ofensiva.
2. In military or strategic contexts, an aggressive move or proposal intended to attack or advance a position
The general launched an offensive offer to breach enemy lines.
O general lançou uma oferta ofensiva para romper as linhas inimigas.
NYC Slang
lowball offer, insulting bid
Synonyms
insulting proposaldisrespectful bidaggressive offerprovocative proposition
Antonyms
respectful offeracceptable proposaldefensive position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oferta ofensiva
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
proposta ofensiva
Slightly more colloquial variation
São Paulo
oferta ofensiva
Business and formal contexts preferred
Portugal
oferta ofensiva
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a slap in the face
below the belt offer
take it or leave it
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