Associations to the word «Umbrage»

Wiktionary

UMBRAGE, noun. Feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.
UMBRAGE, noun. Feeling of doubt.
UMBRAGE, noun. Leaves that provide shade, as the foliage of trees
UMBRAGE, noun. (obsolete) shadow, shade
UMBRAGE, verb. (transitive) To displease or cause offense.
UMBRAGE, verb. (transitive) To shade.

Dictionary definition

UMBRAGE, noun. A feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question".

Wise words

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