umbrages

noun

plural of umbrage
as in frustrations
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrages
  1. frustrations
  2. huffs
  3. resentments
  4. offenses
Noun
  • Even Luke Kuechly, who was honored at halftime for his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, couldn’t quell any frustrations.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Clinton's lack of a majority and list of frustrations in his first term set the stage for a bruising first midterm election in 1994.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
  • As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Nov. 2025
Definition of huffs
Noun
  • As two formidable women go head-to-head, their battle for the soul of Longview exposes the secrets, resentments, and desires lurking beneath its picture-perfect surface.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • China and Russia each have to manage relationships with 14 neighbors, many of which are unfriendly or carry resentments from histories of conflict.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of resentments
Noun
  • The league’s best offenses find ways to get the ball to their best playmakers.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • According to the outlet, Scotland Yard said the letter contained several allegations of offenses outside the United Kingdom, but police did not launch an investigation at the time.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of offenses
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