Today's Word

umbrage \UHM-brij\, noun: 1. Shade; shadow; hence, something that affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. 2. a. A vague or indistinct indication or suggestion; a hint. 3. b. Reason for doubt; suspicion. 4. Suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.


As in 1: Burr finally took umbrage, and challenged him to a duel.-- Richard A. Samuelson, "Alexander Hamilton: American", Commentary, June 1999


As in 2: Cubans finally took umbrage at their governing masters and challenged themselves to duel.

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Compound Forms: take umbrage at, v. ofenderse por