Wiktionary
alt. To feel (and usually to show) resentment at another's actions or words. vb. To feel (and usually to show) resentment at another's actions or words.
Usage examples of "take offense".
But great care is needed if it is not to take offense, because it places great importance on the contents of its mind and the words used to reveal it.
It didn't escape Zephyr's notice that Cassia had not bothered to greet him, a fellow jordain, but he didn't take offense.
Lord Leicester would not approve of your conduct and would most certainly take offense with me if I did not effectively discipline you.
If there was one thing the wise Shaman had taught him -- and indeed there were many things -- it was not to take offense irresponsibly.
He had to be circumspect in what he said, how he walked the pavements and even how he looked at white people, lest they take offense and start rumors.
Sav was such a harmless, easygoing sort that it was impossible to take offense at what he said.
Monush knew enough-had learned well enough from Mo-tiak-that you don't take offense at the strange customs of other nations, you seek to learn from them.