invoke/take offense
I know your comments are made completely in jest, but I couldn`t help taking offense at them.
Can I use "invoking offense at them" here?

Thank you.

Question

invoke/take offense
I know your comments are made completely in jest, but I couldn`t help taking offense at them.
Can I use "invoking offense at them" here?

Thank you.

Answer

No, "invoke offense" is not a phrase an English speaker would use. "Take offense" is a common phrase.

Answer

Anna is correct. 'Invoke' has a very limited range of applications and collocations.