Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation

by Gustavus Hindman Miller
To dream of being offended, denotes that errors will be detected in your conduct, which will cause you inward rage while attempting to justify yourself.

To give offense, predicts for you many struggles before reaching your aims.

For a young woman to give, or take offense, signifies that she will regret hasty conclusions, and disobedience to parents or guardian.

The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams

by Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
A dream of strange contrast in meaning.

If you dreamed of being of- fended, you are likely to convert a former enemy into a friend; but if, in your dream, you were guilty of giving the offense, it is a warning that you are, in fact, in danger of turning a friend into an enemy by careless speech or ill-considered actions.

New American Dream Dictionary

by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. “Taking the offensive” to fight problems or obstacles.

2. Feeling blocked or obstructed by others.