Noun
umbrage
IPA /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
A feeling of offence or annoyance at something someone has said or done.
See example sentence: umbrage
He took umbrage at the suggestion that he had forgotten on purpose.
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Noun
affront
IPA /əˈfrʌnt/
An action or remark that someone considers insulting or deeply disrespectful.
See example sentence: affront
She regarded the rude invitation as an affront to her family.
Noun
infraction
IPA /ɪnˈfrækʃn/
An act that breaks a rule or law.
See example sentence: infraction
Parking across the entrance was a minor infraction.
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