umbrage
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A feeling of offense or annoyance at something said or done.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
offense
resentment
Usage notes
Usually used in the phrase "take umbrage".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She took _____ at his casual remark about her work."
Answer: umbrage
In your own words, what does "umbrage" mean?
A feeling of offense or annoyance at something said or done.
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