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Definitions

take offense

VERB
mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dislike resent
STRONG
complain deplore disapprove object
WEAK
be affronted be opposed look askance at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
like love
STRONG
agree approve praise sanction
WEAK
disobey disregard forget ignore neglect
VERB
resent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dislike
STRONG
begrudge grudge
WEAK
be in a huff be insulted be offended by be put off by be rubbed wrong way be vexed bear a grudge feel bitter feel sore frown at get nose out of joint harbor a grudge have hard feelings object to take amiss take as an insult take exception take umbrage
Antonyms
WEAK
be happy like love

Example Sentences

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Conflict-Averse Formalism: The second most common type of art in public, these works are most notable for being inoffensively pretty at a time when people can take offense at anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Which would sort of make sense, if machines could actually take offense at anything.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2025

They don’t take pride where it’s due and take offense too easily.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Audrey smiled, but she’s been known to take offense when ElliQ is spoken to harshly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2023

I must learn to live without shadows as they do in Orgoreyn; not to take offense; not to offend uselessly.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin