Umbrage /(ŭm"brā̇j; 48)/

Um·brage

Umbrage

n.
  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.
  2. Shadowy resemblance; shadow. [Obs.]
    The opinion carries no show of truth nor umbrage of reason on its side.
  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.
    Persons who feel most umbrage from the overshadowing aristocracy.