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to take insult vs to take offence

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'To take offence' is more commonly used and refers to feeling hurt or upset by something someone has said or done. 'To take insult' is less common and is used when someone perceives an insult or affront in a situation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 2458 views

to take insult

This phrase is correct but less common than 'to take offence.' It is used when someone perceives an insult or affront in a situation.

This phrase is used when someone feels that they have been insulted or offended by someone's words or actions.
  • So am I only a maid to you who takes your insults?
  • Rachel takes insult - very personally.
  • Good thing I don't take insults like that... personally.
  • A more sensitive soul might take insult.
  • "He who does not take insults seriously, is on the path to wisdom."
  • I do not take these insults lightly.
  • I take your insult as flattering.
  • I won't take that as an insult.
  • I knew you would take this as an insult.
  • Every step we take is an insult to the gods.
  • And I mean that with love, so don't take it as an insult.
  • Evan, a certain kind of woman would take that as an insult.
  • I'm afraid my husband will take it as an insult.
  • Though store owners are grateful for the business, consumers find the extra expense for something most take for granted an insult to injury in a community already hit hard by the foreclosure crisis.
  • Some are economically very independent and I think they themselves would take it as an insult and a blow to their emancipation if they were to receive special treatment.
  • How could you take that sort of insult from him?
  • Most people would take that as an insult, Walter, but I know you don't communicate like normal people, so I'm going to give you a pass.
  • Chris, I'd take it as an insult if you didn't.
  • It would be an insult to the royal personage to take you to the palace dressed in these old rags.
  • It's an insult to the lords who fought for him, to take a bride whose family killed for Henry.

Alternatives:

  • to take offence
  • to feel insulted
  • to feel offended
  • to be offended
  • to be insulted

to take offence

This phrase is correct and more commonly used than 'to take insult.' It refers to feeling hurt or upset by something someone has said or done.

This phrase is used when someone feels hurt or upset by something someone has said or done, perceiving it as offensive.
  • American audiences, people are too quick to take offence over here.
  • I'll try not to take offence to your extreme shock.
  • I'll try not to take offence to that.
  • He seems to take offence at the slightest thing and I'm really trying to keep out of the way and not annoy anybody.
  • All I can tell you is that she has managed to take offence.
  • Quick to take offence, slow to act.
  • Finally, I regret that this entire House is haunted by a nationalistic and jingoistic ghost which is quick to take offence.

Alternatives:

  • to take insult
  • to feel insulted
  • to feel offended
  • to be offended
  • to be insulted

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