take umbrage

Verb

Meaning

To take offense.

To become angry and resentful. (Can we verify this sense?)

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Examples

Those who enjoy their own emotionally bad health and who habitually fill their own minds with the rank poisons of suspicion, jealousy and hatred, as a rule take umbrage at those who refuse to do likewise, and they find a perverted relief in trying to denigrate them. Johannes Brahms

I think I identify more with the smart guy, but most people might take umbrage at that. I like to think of myself as a real thinker, but I suppose people might beg to differ. Colin Quinn

I take umbrage at this. Source: Internet

I take umbrage when it isn’t done efficiently. Source: Internet

I myself take umbrage with our acceptance of being called Canadians. Source: Internet

What about the distinguished public servant whom she unjustly attacked, without stating In my opinion, or allegedly or might have, 3 times - that is where I take umbrage! Source: Internet

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