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ombrager — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • overshadow verb To obscure something by casting a shadow.
  • shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
  • umbrage noun A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive.

Senses

ombrager is used for these senses in English:

  • overshadow (transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow.
  • shade (transitive, obsolete) To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
  • umbrage (transitive) To shade.

overshadow — full definition

  1. verb To obscure something by casting a shadow.
  2. verb To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
  3. verb To shelter or protect.

shade — full definition

  1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
  2. noun A particular variation of a color.
  3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
  4. verb To block or shield from light.

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