take offense
idiom
: to become angry or upset by something that another person has said or done : to be offended by something
He took offense when I suggested exchanging the gift.
—often + atShe takes offense at any criticism.
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When calls are made, fans may support or take offense at the call on the field, adding an extra dimension of intensity to games.
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Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Later, while turning over the sentences in her mind, Ann would take offense at their commonness.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
Some may wonder if EA might take offense to that spotlight, but according to Smith, the company was fully on board.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Your friends might take offense at this as the moon travels through Aquarius.
—USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Later, while turning over the sentences in her mind, Ann would take offense at their commonness.
—Nicolette Polek, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
Some may wonder if EA might take offense to that spotlight, but according to Smith, the company was fully on board.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Your friends might take offense at this as the moon travels through Aquarius.
—USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Take offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20offense. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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