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umbrage

/ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A feeling of resentment or indignation, especially when one's dignity or reputation is attacked.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈʌm.bɹɪdʒ/



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Synonyms

annoyance , displeasure , huff , miff , odium , offense , peeve , pique , resentment , suspicion
Rhymes
Words rhyming with umbrage
apage , cage , rage , sage , stage , wage
Variants
List of all variants of umbrage that leads to same result
umbrage , umbrages
Etymology
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From Old French umbrage, from umbrer 'to shade'.

Trivia
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  1. Umbrage is a rare word and is not used frequently in everyday speech.

  2. The term umbrage is derived from the Latin word umbra, which means shadow.

  3. In botany, umbrage refers to the shady side of a tree or plant.

Related Concepts
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  1. resentment: A strong feeling of displeasure or indignation, often in response to a perceived injustice or slight.

  2. indignation: A feeling of strong anger and moral disgust, especially towards someone perceived as having acted in a morally unjustifiable way.

Culture
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Umbrage has been used in literature to describe characters' emotional responses. In art, umbrage refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark areas, known as chiaroscuro.

How to Memorize "umbrage"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where someone criticizes you, and you feel a strong sense of umbrage.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word umbrage with feelings of anger and indignation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word umbrage as 'U' for umbrage, 'M' for my, 'B' for being, 'R' for resented, 'A' for anger, and 'G' for grievance.

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1. Rhyme it up: Come up with a rhyme using the word 'umbrage'. For example, 'If you take umbrage, it's like you're in a rage.'

2. Break it down: Break down the word into smaller parts, 'um' and 'brage'. Imagine a person named Um who loves to collect old, antique bragging rights (brage) plaques.

3. Visualize it: Create a vivid mental image of the word. Picture a large, dark shadow (umbrage) cast over a sunny day, reminding you of the word's meaning.

4. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word in a sentence. For example, 'She took umbrage when her friend didn't invite her to the party.'

5. Repeat it often: Repetition is key to memorization. Repeat the word 'umbrage' to yourself several times a day until it becomes second nature.

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