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takes offense

takes offense is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take offense.

Meaning of take offense

Verb

take offense (third-person singular simple present takes offense, present participle taking offense, simple past took offense, past participle taken offense)

  1. To feel (and usually to show) resentment at another's actions or words.
    Synonyms:
    take umbrage, take exception, resent, take amiss

Questions about takes offense

What is takes offense the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes offense is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take offense.

Words near takes offense in the dictionary

  1. takes oath
  2. takes occasion
  3. takes off
  4. takes off one's chest
  5. takes off one's gloves
  6. takes offense
  7. takes office
  8. takes on
  9. takes on faith
  10. takes on strength
  11. takes on the chin

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