Meaning of 'gall'

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Meaning of ‘gall’

8 definitions found.

gall

noun

the trait of being rude and impertinent

Synonyms: insolence

noun

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Synonyms: bile

noun

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Synonyms: bitterness

noun

abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

noun

a skin sore caused by chafing

noun

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

Synonyms: saddle sore

verb

irritate or vex

Example: "It galls me that we lost the suit"

Synonyms: irk

verb

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Synonyms: fret

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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