Definition of umbrages Umbrages

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umbrages, noun, plural of umbrage.

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Noun Plural: umbrages
umbrage - a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
		offense, offence
		ire, anger, choler a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

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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)
shadow, shade.
umbrage (Verb)
To displease or cause offense.
umbrage (Verb)
To shade.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

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

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

umbrage
um′brāj, 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. [Fr. ombrage—L. umbra, a shadow.]

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umbrage, noun, singular of umbrages.

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