taken offense

A form of take offense — To feel (and usually to show) resentment at another's actions or words.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take offense
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APA

taken offense. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20offense

MLA

“taken offense.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20offense. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taken offense,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20offense.

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