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  1. 1. n. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Shadowy resemblance; shadow. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a feeling of anger caused by being offended Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. Where highest woods, impenetrable To star or sunlight, spread their umbrage broad. Milton. 2. Shadowy resemblance; shadow. [Obs.] The opinion carries no show of truth nor umbrage of reason on its side. Woodward. 3. The feeling of being overshadowed; jealousy of another, as standing in one's light or way; hence, suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment. Which gave umbrage to wiser than myself. Evelyn. Persons who feel most umbrage from the overshadowing aristocracy. Sir W. Scott. Source: webster
  6. 6. n:100 n. a feeling of anger caused by being offended Source: ecdict

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