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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.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Jannah | | JAN-ə | English (Rare) |
Hesiod | | HES-ee-əd (English), HEE-see-əd (English) | Ancient Greek (Anglicized) |
Oria | | - | Italian |
Asuman | | - | Turkish |
Joyce | | [dʒɔis] | |
Amedea | | - | Italian |