Ad hominem
Ad hominem adjective - Appealing to personal considerations (rather than to fact or reason).
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Offensive and ad hominem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Offensive" instead an adjective phrase "Ad hominem".
Offensive
Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Ad hominem and offensive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ad hominem" instead an adjective "Offensive".
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