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to take umbrage
01
to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
Example
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.
to give umbrage
01
to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them
Example
Her sarcastic comment about his cooking skills gave him umbrage, leading to a heated argument.
John unintentionally gave umbrage to his colleague when he forgot to invite her to the team meeting.
Sarah's decision to cancel the event without informing the attendees gave them umbrage, as they had made travel arrangements.
