OFFENSIVE
step on someone's toes
to interfere with or offend someone. (Note the example with anyone.)When you're in public office, you have to avoid stepping on anyone's toes.Ann stepped on someone's toes during the last campaign and lost the election.
take offense (at someone or something)
to become resentful of someone or something.Bill took offense at Mary for her thoughtless remarks.Almost everyone took offense at Bill's new book.I'm sorry you took offense. I meant no harm.