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take umbrage at

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take umbrage at something

to feel that one has been insulted by something. The employee took umbrage at not getting a raise. Mary took umbrage at the suggestion that she was being unreasonable.

See also: take, umbrage

take umbrage at something

(slightly formal)

to feel insulted by something someone has said or done The mayor took umbrage at the suggestion that the new park was not well designed.

See also: take, umbrage