take offense
idiom
: to become angry or upset by something that another person has said or done : to be offended by something
He took offense when I suggested exchanging the gift.
—often + atShe takes offense at any criticism.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Basically, people are thin-skinned and quick to take offense.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
In the comments section of the post, many Reddit users felt the woman was in the right to take offense.
—Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 1 June 2025
Be aware that people are quick to take offense or feel threatened.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
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“Take offense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20offense. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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