umbrage
31umbrage — n. offence; shade; foliage. ♦ umbrageous, a. shady; offended. ♦ umbratile, a. shadowy; unreal; secluded; giving shade. ♦ umbriferous, a. giving shade. ♦ umbrous, a. shady …
32take umbrage (at something) — phrase to be offended by something They’re liable to take umbrage if we don’t invite them. Thesaurus: to feel offended or insultedsynonym Main entry: umbrage * * * take ˈumbrage (at sth) idiom …
33take umbrage at something — take umbrage at (something) 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 …
34take umbrage at — (something) 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 …
35take umbrage — formal to become upset and angry about something someone has said or done. He took great umbrage at newspaper reviews of his book. (often + at) The minister took umbrage when colleagues queried her budget plans …
36cause umbrage — index antagonize Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
37give umbrage — index pique Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
38give umbrage to — index bait (harass) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
39take umbrage — index alienate (estrange), resent Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
40take umbrage — feel hurt, feel offended, take offense If you refuse her invitation to her party, she ll take umbrage …
