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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 |
GÖKer | | - | Turkish |
Demetrios | | - | Greek, Ancient Greek |
Jones | | [dʒəunz] | |
Clio | | KLEE-o (Italian) | Greek Mythology (Latinized), Italian |
Kaj (1) | | KIE (Swedish) | Swedish, Danish, Norwegian |
Kreskes | | - | Biblical Greek |