gall

/ɡˈɔːl/

/ˈɡɔɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Gall

[NOUN]

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

synonyms : bile

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

synonyms : bitterness

rancor

rancour

resentment

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

synonyms : cheekiness

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

a skin sore caused by chafing

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

synonyms : saddle sore

to gall

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

irritate or vex

synonyms : irk

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

synonyms : chafe

fret

Examples

1. The celebrity's public persona was sweet and kind, but her staff knew that she could be demanding and difficult to work with - she had a honey tongue, but a heart of gall, as the saying goes.

2. We took-- IDA GALL:

3. Questions like these are especially galling for women.

4. That is galling.

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