Umbrage

['ʌmbrɪdʒ]

Definition

(noun.) a feeling of anger caused by being offended; 'he took offence at my question'.

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Definition

(n.) Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage.

(n.) Shadowy resemblance; shadow.

(n.) The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.

Typist: Wesley

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Shade, shadow.[2]. Offence, resentment, suspicion of injury, pique, grudge, wounded pride.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Offence, dissatisfaction, resentment, jealousy, displeasure

ANT:Complacency, satisfaction, gratification

Typed by Irwin

Definition

n. suspicion of injury: offence: a shade of foliage: a slight appearance.—v.t. to shade.—adj. Umbrā′geous shady or forming a shade.—adv. Umbrā′geously.—n. Umbrā′geousness.

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