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Definition of Umbrage
1. Noun. A feeling of anger caused by being offended. "He took offence at my question"
Generic synonyms: Anger, Choler, Ire
Derivative terms: Offend, Umbrageous
Definition of Umbrage
1. n. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage.
Definition of Umbrage
1. resentment [n -S] - See also: resentment
Medical Definition of Umbrage
1. 1. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. "Where highest woods, impenetrable To star or sunlight, spread their umbrage broad." (Milton) 2. Shadowy resemblance; shadow. "The opinion carries no show of truth nor umbrage of reason on its side." (Woodward) 3. The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment. "Which gave umbrage to wiser than myself." (Evelyn) "Persons who feel most umbrage from the overshadowing aristocracy." (Sir W. Scott) Origin: F. Ombrage shade, suspicion, umbrage, L. Umbraticus belonging to shade, fr. Umbra a shade. Cf. Umber, Umbratic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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