The difference between Malodorous and Offensive

When used as adjectives, malodorous means having a bad odor, whereas offensive means causing offense.

Offensive is also noun with the meaning: an attack.

check bellow for the other definitions of Malodorous and Offensive

Malodorous as an adjective:

Having a bad odor.

Examples:

"There were tons of malodorous garbage bags outside her house."
Malodorous as an adjective (figuratively):

Highly improper.

Offensive as an adjective:

Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, or hatred.

Examples:

"Some people find pornography offensive."
Offensive as an adjective:

Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

Examples:

"The army's offensive capabilities.'' ''An offensive weapon."
Offensive as an adjective (sports):

Having to do with play directed at scoring.

Examples:

"The offensive coordinator is responsible for ordering all rushing plays."

Offensive as a noun (countable, military):

An attack.

Examples:

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."
Offensive as a noun (uncountable):

The posture of attacking or being able to attack.

Examples:

"He took the offensive in the press, accusing his opponent of corruption."