In British English,is the term "pardon" used to show someone said something that offends you?
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We have a full phrase for this: "I beg your pardon?"
To make it clear you thought the comment was offensive (and not "what did you say?"), say it as so: "I BEG your PARDON!!!"
A cheeky answer was traditionally rewarded with a prompt beheading.
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British and American English 99% the same. Pardon can mean 'forgive' and thereby not penalise, or can be used to say 'i didnt hear, say again'.
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