1. umbrage Pique, from the French, signifies primarily a prick or a sting, as of a nettle; the word denotes a sudden feeling of mingled pain and anger, but slight and usually transient, arising from some negl Synonyms: pique, displeasure, irritation, offense, resentment, umbrage, grudge Antonyms: approval, contentment, gratification, pleasure, satisfaction, complacency, delight