Umbrage

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umbrage \UHM-brij\, noun: 1. Shade; shadow; hence, something that affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage. 2. a. A vague or indistinct indication or suggestion; a hint.

   b. Reason for doubt; suspicion.

3. Suspicion of injury or wrong; offense; resentment.

Usage

"Why, I never took umbrage in my life."

Polack John to Tommy the Bookie, date unknown, as recorded in Malachi Smilley's Life Unknown: A Portrait of Stims [sic] Addisson.