gall

³gall

verb

Definition of GALL

transitive verb

1

: to fret and wear away by friction : chafe <the loose saddle galled the horse's back> <the galling of a metal bearing>

2

: irritate, vex <sarcasm galls her>

intransitive verb

1

: to become sore or worn by rubbing

2

: seize 2

Examples of GALL

1. It galls me that such a small group of people can have so much power.
2. <move that rope so the sharp edge of the hull doesn't gall it>

First Known Use of GALL

14th century

Related to GALL

Synonyms: chafe, corrade, erode, fray, frazzle, fret, abrade, rasp, rub, wear

Related Words: file, gnaw, grate, graze, grind, nibble, sandblast, sandpaper, scour, scrape, scuff, shave; erase, reduce, rub out, wear out, wipe (away); bite, break down, break up, chew, corrode, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve, eat; hone, sharpen, whet

Near Antonyms: appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate; delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy; assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe

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