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Umbrage

Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage.

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Anger 76% connected

Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Choler 76% connected

The bile; -- formerly supposed to be the seat and cause of irascibility.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ire 76% connected

Anger; wrath.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pique 74% connected

A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pique 74% connected

A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Offence 92% connected

See Offense.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Offense 92% connected

Alt. of Offence

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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