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GALL

Definition:

[noun] an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
Synonyms: saddle sore
[noun] a skin sore caused by chafing
[noun] abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
[noun] a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Synonyms: resentment, bitterness, rancor, rancour
[noun] a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
Synonyms: bile
[noun] the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
Synonyms: crust, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness
[verb] become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Synonyms: chafe, fret
[verb] irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"
Synonyms: irk