Take umbrage is an idiom meaning to be offended or to take offense. It is usually used when someone feels insulted or wronged. The crossword solutions RESENT (6 letters), BRISTLE (7 letters), and MIND (4 letters) all relate to this phrase. Resentment is a feeling of anger or bitterness towards someone or something, while BRISTLE is to react with anger or indignation. To MIND is to be aware of or to pay attention to something. All three words can be used to describe the feeling of taking umbrage.