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chafe vs gall

gall vs chafe

chafe and gall both are nouns.

chafe and gall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chafe Yes No Yes No
gall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chafe and gall are synonyms defined as:
  • chafe and gall: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Other synonyms of chafe include fret.
chafe (noun) gall (noun)
anger produced by some annoying irritation the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
soreness and warmth caused by friction 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
chafe (verb) gall (verb)
warm by rubbing, as with the hands irritate or vex
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
cause friction
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
feel extreme irritation or anger
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Difference between chafe and gall

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