take offence
Frequency: 7.726.9 per million words
To feel upset or insulted by something.
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Examples (10)
- He takes offence at the slightest joke against him.
- Please don't take offence at my directness; I mean well.
- She took offence when her opinions were dismissed so lightly.
- It's easy to take offence if you're feeling sensitive.
- He's very careful not to take offence unnecessarily.
- The comment was not intended to make anyone take offence.
- They often take offence at what others consider harmless teasing.
- One should try not to take offence too quickly.
- Will you take offence if I offer some constructive criticism?
- Some people seem to actively look for reasons to take offence.