Galled: meaning, definitions and examples

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galled

 

[ ɡɔld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to irritate

Galled means to irritate or annoy someone. It describes a feeling of displeasure or frustration caused by someone or something.

Synonyms

anger, annoy, irritate, vex

Examples of usage

  • Her constant complaining galled him.
  • The unfair treatment galled the employees.
  • It galls me to see such injustice.
Context #2 | Verb

to rub sore

To gall can also mean to cause a sore by rubbing, especially in relation to skin. This usage typically refers to physical irritation.

Synonyms

abrade, chafe, irritate, rub

Examples of usage

  • The saddle galled the horse's back.
  • He had a galled spot on his foot from the new boots.
  • The rough fabric galled her skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "galled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritado

🇮🇳 क्रोधित

🇩🇪 verärgert

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 обурений

🇵🇱 zdenerwowany

🇯🇵 怒っている

🇫🇷 irrité

🇪🇸 enojado

🇹🇷 kızgın

🇰🇷 화가 난

🇸🇦 غاضب

🇨🇿 naštvaný

🇸🇰 nahnevaný

🇨🇳 生气的

🇸🇮 jezen

🇮🇸 reiður

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 ბოროტი

🇦🇿 hirsli

🇲🇽 enojado

Etymology

The word 'gall' has its roots in Old English 'gealla', meaning 'gall or bile'. In Middle English, it became 'gal', which typically referred to bitterness or rancor. The verb form, which evolved into 'gall', has retained the sense of irritation and annoyance from its early usage. The term was used both physically, as in causing injury or sore spots on the skin, and emotionally, to express deep annoyance or frustration. This duality in meaning has persisted into modern usage, reflecting both physical ailments and emotional states. The evolution of 'gall' illustrates the richness of the English language, where a single term can encompass both physical sensations and psychological experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,689, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.