take offence (at something)



take offence (at something)

To be or feel insulted, offended, or humiliated by something. Primarily heard in UK. I know your jokes were made completely in jest, but I couldn't help taking offence at them. I noticed your parents leaving in a bit of a huff earlier; I do hope they haven't taken offence.
See also: offence, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nechemyah-Biblical Hebrew
Enes-Turkish, Bosnian
Kane[kein]
RumenROO-menBulgarian, Macedonian
Jonette-English (Rare)
Orville['ɔ:vil]