as in offence
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect
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Recent Examples of umbrage
The speech in Germany, stunned European allies who took umbrage with Vance’s remarks chastising the European nations over free speech rights and mass migration problems.
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Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025
Erin Blanchfield also weighed in, and took umbrage with the look and design as well.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Terence Fisher doused the first color adaptation of Holmes’s most famous case with lashings of red and green — which weren’t enough to impress the Conan Doyle estate, which took umbrage with Hammer’s salacious changes to the plot.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Cormier took umbrage with the account posting an old quote seemingly out of the blue.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025
Erin Blanchfield also weighed in, and took umbrage with the look and design as well.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Terence Fisher doused the first color adaptation of Holmes’s most famous case with lashings of red and green — which weren’t enough to impress the Conan Doyle estate, which took umbrage with Hammer’s salacious changes to the plot.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Cormier took umbrage with the account posting an old quote seemingly out of the blue.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrage
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Aggression For some individuals, the turmoil following a breakup can give rise to an inexplicable burst of anger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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On the same day, the White House expressed frustration at Moscow and Kyiv over the lack of progress in peace talks.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beck is in a state of high dudgeon, because there’s a big shipment due and two of his drivers are AWOL.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Close’s game, canny performance of reliving her own past couldn’t quite obscure the ungainliness of some of Webber’s songs, the dudgeon and occasional monotony of the sung-through score, or the strain of trying to generate plot friction in a story with only four major characters.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2024
Noun
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For all that exasperation for MU fans, though, two things can be true.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boiling over with exasperation and facing constant reminders (and flashbacks) to the youthful decision that ruined his life, Ray is a part that shows Henry is more than capable of carrying a show on his own, or with an equal partner.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Left’s point is to drill home the notion that conservatism is all incoherent and barely stifled rage and resentment and not about ideas, principles, and the values of a moral, free society.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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This boundary-crossing behavior systematically erodes a couple’s autonomy, breeding resentment and powerlessness that can eventually culminate in divorce.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Applying pure essential oils to your skin can cause irritation, so always dilute them before using.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other potential side effects include joint and muscle pain, eye irritation, elevated blood fat levels and in rare cases, liver damage.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Umbrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrage. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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