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to take offense
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to feel upset, insulted, or resentful by something someone said or did
Example
Some people are very sensitive and quick to take offense, even when no offense is intended.
I think he took offense at my suggestion that he could improve his work.
She took offense at his rude comments.
I didn't take offense at her comments, but I could see how some people might.
Some people take offense at jokes that others find funny.
