gall

Noun

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

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

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

• a skin sore caused by chafing

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

Verb

• irritate or vex
  • It galls me that we lost the suit
    

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  crust , impertinence , impudence , insolence , cheekiness , freshness , bile , resentment , bitterness , rancor , rancour , saddle sore , irk , chafe , fret