umbrage
[ uhm-brij ]
to take exception to and be offended by a comment or action seen as a slight or insult
USE 1
The manager expressed umbrage at the employee’s insinuation that leadership was out of touch with the team.
USE 2
She took umbrage at his sarcastic tone, interpreting it as a personal attack rather than harmless humor.
USE 3
Fans took umbrage when the actor dismissed the franchise that launched his career, viewing it as a betrayal.
