takes 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take offense
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APA

takes offense. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20offense

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Chicago

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