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be offended by

VERB

resent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dislike

STRONG

begrudge grudge

WEAK

be in a huff be insulted be put off by be rubbed wrong way be vexed bear a grudge feel bitter feel sore frown at get nose out of joint harbor a grudge have hard feelings object to take amiss take as an insult take exception take offense take umbrage

Antonyms

WEAK

be happy like love

Example Sentences

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“It is OK for you to be offended by the question,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“You should not be offended by that,” Hall said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

“No one would be offended by that,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

In the meeting she was told some people might be offended by the Irish language on clothing, the paper claimed.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

Some know a great deal about cars and will be offended by a salesman who adopts a patronizing tone.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell