take umbrage

Example Sentences

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I expected Williams to take umbrage with the idea that he was a font of misinformation, but surprisingly, he wasn’t exactly bothered by that charge.

From Slate

Are there any other family members you need to be aware of who may take umbrage at your arrangement with your mom, such as a brother or a sister?

From MarketWatch

Kagan also appeared to take umbrage with Michel's claim.

From Salon

Still, Merkel’s neighbors take umbrage with what they see as a lack of meaningful changes to the way his property stands out in the quiet, suburban neighborhood.

From Seattle Times

I didn’t personally take umbrage at the “Killers” intermission contretemps: If “Lawrence of Arabia” or “2001: A Space Odyssey” can withstand a pee break without significant loss of immersive impact, surely a new Scorsese film can as well, even one as carefully and meaningfully paced as this one.

From Los Angeles Times