5.13.2008
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.
© 2007 WordReference.com: umbrage: n. resentimiento
Compound Forms: take umbrage at, v. ofenderse por
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.
© 2007 WordReference.com: umbrage: n. resentimiento
Compound Forms: take umbrage at, v. ofenderse por
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