gall
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/ɡɔːl/
🇬🇧
/ɡɔːl/
noun
R
When someone acts rudely without feeling ashamed.
They showed gall by complaining loudly in the quiet cafe.
R
Feeling strongly upset or hateful.
His letter was full of anger and gall.
R
A bump on plants, trees, or animal skin caused by insects or illness.
The tree had many galls on its branches, causing concern.
R
A bitter liquid made by the liver, helping to digest fats.
She felt the bitter taste of gall in her mouth.
R
Feeling very angry or hating someone or something strongly.
The injustice filled him with deep gall.
verb
R
To upset or annoy someone, often because something is not fair.
It galls her to know she worked harder but was paid less.
translation
When someone acts rudely without feeling ashamed.; Feeling strongly upset or hateful.; A bump on plants, trees, or animal skin caused by insects or illness.; A bitter liquid made by the liver, helping to digest fats.; Feeling very angry or hating someone or something strongly.
To upset or annoy someone, often because something is not fair.
Word Forms
3rd Present
galls
Progressive
galling
Past
galled
Plural
galls
Perfect
galled