Main Entry: um·brage

Pronunciation: \ˈəm-brij\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin umbraticum, neuter of umbraticus of shade, from umbratus, past participle of umbrare to shade, from umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lithuanian unksmė shadow

Date: 15th century

1 : shade, shadow
2 : shady branches : foliage
3 a : an indistinct indication : vague suggestion : hint b : a reason for doubt : suspicion
4 : a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult <took umbrage at the speaker's remarks>

synonyms see offense