galled
/ɡɔld/
verb
- Past tense of gall; to irritate or annoy someone deeply.
- His rude comment galled her more than she expected.
- It galled him to admit that he was wrong.
- The unfair treatment galled the entire staff.
- Past tense of gall; to cause a sore on the skin by rubbing.
- His boots galled his heels during the long hike.
- The rough saddle galled the horse's back.
- The tight collar galled the dog's neck.
adjective
- Irritated or annoyed, especially by something unfair or frustrating.
- The team was galled when they lost the game because of a bad call.
- He was galled to discover that his friend had lied to him.
- She felt galled by the constant criticism from her boss.
- (of a horse or other animal) Having a sore on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
- The rider stopped to check the horse's galled shoulder.
- The vet treated the galled area with a soothing ointment.
- A galled back can make a horse unwilling to be saddled.
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