Synonyms for take umbrage


Grammar : Verb

Top 10 synonyms for take umbrage Other synonyms for the word take umbrage

Définition of take umbrage

  • As in resent : verb be angry about
Example sentences :
  • Halfman proved too indifferent or too self-absorbed to take umbrage.
  • Extract from : « The Lady of Loyalty House » by Justin Huntly McCarthy
  • In her pitiful state she was inclined to take umbrage at anything.
  • Extract from : « Selina » by George Madden Martin
  • He did not take umbrage at this action, pretending not to notice it.
  • Extract from : « Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) » by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon
  • But he was careful to let drop nothing at which she might take umbrage.
  • Extract from : « A Book of Ghosts » by Sabine Baring-Gould
  • Tom was in far too good spirits to take umbrage at this name.
  • Extract from : « Tom Tufton's Travels » by Evelyn Everett-Green
  • Perhaps there were not many men in the kingdom less given to take umbrage at trifles than my father.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • These strenuous natures are apt to take umbrage at the fact of their work being interfered with.
  • Extract from : « Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them » by Charles David Musgrove
  • Not knowing whom to believe, I proceeded to him with indifference, ready to take umbrage, but I parted from him in tears.
  • Extract from : « In Darkest Africa, Vol. 2; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria » by Henry Morton Stanley
  • Mild-tempered people do not take umbrage at this ridicule; in fact, they rather enjoy it.
  • Extract from : « Alaska » by Ella Higginson
  • He did not wish to send his new regiment to join Tilly by the straight path through Saxony, because Saxony might take umbrage.
  • Extract from : « The Mercenary » by W. J. Eccott

Antonyms for take umbrage

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