take umbrage
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Definition & Bedeutung von "take umbrage"

to take umbrage
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to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

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He takes umbrage against anyone who criticises him.
He took umbrage at the implication that he was too old for the job.
I think Lady Westerly took umbrage with your remarks, sir.
give umbrage
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to give umbrage
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to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

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Her sarcastic comment about his cooking skills gave him umbrage, leading to a heated argument.
The critical review of her artwork did n't just hurt her feelings; it gave her umbrage for weeks.
John unintentionally gave umbrage to his colleague when he forgot to invite her to the team meeting.
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