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takes offense
verb
En-third person singular of take offense
Exact(60)
That's something that no one takes offense at.
Raymond takes offense: "It's my last meal," he says.
My husband takes offense at this, but I don't feel like joining.
Someone takes offense because he is not included on a certain circulation list.
The woman takes offense, and it seems the story is about to take a nasty turn.
A New York City police officer, Mr. Lynch added, "takes offense to that".
When he orders the drinks for the young ladies the bartender takes offense at the use of the word "finer".
But he said he "takes offense" that "now I have to be videoed to prove that I'm providing good care".
"The wonderful thing about this relationship is that neither of us takes offense if the other says it's no good".
Someone who takes offense no matter what you say is not capable of being close with anyone.
He shoots his mouth off any time he takes offense, about as often as Old Faithful lets off steam.
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