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to take umbrage
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to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
to give umbrage
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to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them
Example
He took umbrage at the implication that he was too old for the job.
He takes umbrage against anyone who criticises him.
I think Lady Westerly took umbrage with your remarks, sir.
The professor took umbrage at the student's rude question.
