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gall

noun
  1. the trait of being rude and impertinent
    insolence
  2. a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
    bile
  3. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
    bitterness
  4. abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
  5. a skin sore caused by chafing
  6. an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
    saddle sore
verb
  1. irritate or vex
    “It galls me that we lost the suit”
    irk
  2. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
    fret