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
Dickerson['dikəsən]
Grisha-Russian
Padma-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
TereTE-reSpanish
Khazhak-Armenian
Eun-Jiuwn-jeeKorean