take offense

idiom
UK: /teɪk əˈfens/
US: /teɪk əˈfens/

  1. To feel upset or angry because of something someone says or does.

    1. Did she take offense when you said that her work was not good?
    2. I didn't mean to take offense at your comment, but I found it insensitive and unhelpful.

  2. To be insulted or hurt by something.

    1. He might take offense if you don't invite him to your party.
    2. Many people take offense when others assume things about their personal beliefs.
take offense verb

  1. To cause someone to feel upset or insulted.

    1. I didn't take offense to what she said about my cooking.
    2. I didn't mean to take offense when I asked you about your salary during the conversation.

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The word "take offense" in English means: To feel upset or angry because of something someone says or does., To be insulted or hurt by something..

The phonetic transcription of "take offense" is /teɪk əˈfens/ in British English and /teɪk əˈfens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "take offense": "Did she take offense when you said that her work was not good?". More examples on the page.