gall
/gˈɔl/
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Definitions
Noun
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
Noun
a skin sore caused by chafing
Noun
abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
Noun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Noun
a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
Noun
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Verb
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Verb
irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"
Synonyms
bile
bitterness
chafe
cheekiness
crust
freshness
fret
impertinence
impudence
insolence
irk
rancor
rancour
resentment
saddle sore
More General Terms
anger
animal disease
digestive fluid
digestive juice
discourtesy
enmity
hostility
ill will
irritate
plant tissue
rudeness
sore
More Specific Terms
chutzpa
chutzpah
enviousness
envy
grievance
grudge
heartburning
huffishness
hutzpah
oak apple
saddle sore
score
sulkiness