gall (n.)

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

    [ Syn: saddle sore ]

  2. a skin sore caused by chafing

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

  4. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

    [ Syn: resentment , bitterness , rancor , rancour ]

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

    [ Syn: bile ]

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

    [ Syn: crust , impertinence , impudence , insolence , cheekiness , freshness ]

    gall (v.)

  1. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

    [ Syn: chafe , fret ]

  2. irritate or vex; It galls me that we lost the suit

    [ Syn: irk ]

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