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GALL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Gall.

How to pronounce gall:

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Gall - as a noun

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

A skin sore caused by chafing

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitternessrancorrancourresentment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enmityhostilityill will
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bile

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheekinesscrustfreshnessimpertinenceimpudenceinsolence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesyrudeness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gall - as a verb

Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chafefret

Irritate or vex

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irk

Example Sentences

"His arrogance and insults galled me."
"She showed a lot of gall by asking for a raise after her poor performance."
"The politician's lies and deceit left a bitter gall in the mouths of the citizens."
"I can't believe the gall of that car salesman, trying to charge me extra for basic features."
"The audacity and gall of his behavior was astonishing."
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Word Game Points

Is GALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gall is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is GALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gall is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gall is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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