umbrage

Example Sentences

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I asked Cassidy’s office if the senator took umbrage at the insult but got no reply.

From Los Angeles Times

He took special umbrage at Brown’s interpretation of Hunter’s comments.

From Salon

As Frost pointed out, it’s not necessary to annoy people with self-important umbrage.

From Salon

She was constantly feigning umbrage, often at the silliest moments.

From Salon

The only thing Republicans love more than being sexist is taking umbrage over anyone who calls them sexist.

From Salon