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galled

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verb

past tense of gall
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as in scratched
to make sore by continued rubbing tie your shoes so they don't gall your heels sliding on and off like that

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galled
Adjective
  • Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
  • This can lead to issues like trouble concentrating, frustration, and becoming easily irritated.
    Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The host and journalist Garrett Graff, himself a gun owner, contextualizes the past quarter century of mass shootings by laying out the political and legislative maneuvers that have eroded gun-control laws over the previous 50 years.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Currents flowing over an area that was eroded long ago by a glacier sweep sediment away, keeping the ancient terrain visible.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Big, sometimes uncontrollable emotions are a normal part of growing up, and gentle parents at least try to not dismiss their or get annoyed with their kids when those challenging moments come up.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When Myers was 16 years old, Gilles Bouchard scratched his head with what to do with him.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Holding out hope for a big win, the woman bought a third ticket and scratched it in her car, according to the release.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Kennedy’s long history of vaccine skepticism has troubled Republicans and Democrats, though the roughly two dozen Republicans who met with Kennedy in December seemed less bothered.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.
    Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
Adjective
  • Welch appeared exasperated, leaning back in his seat and laughing out loud.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Paired with a delightfully exasperated Han, his arguments render some of the biggest laughs.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Will Lyles prove his dominance, or can Jacobs pull off another upset?
    Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Dale had told the sheriff's deputy that Dee, when upset, had a history of spending the night elsewhere.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Second: When was the last time America, as a collective, got angry about anything?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The value of its currency is spiraling, inflation stands around 30%, and a broad range of Iran’s people are understandably growing angrier.
    Ian Bremmer, TIME, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Galled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galled. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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