umbrage

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Noun umbrage has 1 sense

umbrage, offense, offence - a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
--₁ is a kind of anger, choler, ire

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Umbrage

Definition

Umbrage is a noun that refers to a feeling of offense or annoyance caused by a perceived insult or slight.

Umbrage can also refer to the shade or shadow cast by trees or other objects.

Sense 1: Offense or Annoyance

Usage:

She took umbrage at his comment and stormed out of the room.
He felt a deep sense of umbrage when his ideas were dismissed without consideration.

Sense 2: Shade or Shadow

Usage:

The hikers sought umbrage under the trees to escape the scorching sun.
Her patio was nicely decorated with tables and chairs sitting in the umbrage of a large oak tree.

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