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to take umbrage
01
to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
Beispiele
He takes umbrage against anyone who criticises him.
He took umbrage at the implication that he was too old for the job.
to give umbrage
01
to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them
Beispiele
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.
