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fret vs gall

gall vs fret

fret and gall both are nouns.

fret and gall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fret Yes No Yes No
gall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fret and gall are synonyms defined as:
  • fret and gall: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
Other synonyms of fret include chafe.
fret (noun) gall (noun)
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
agitation resulting from active worry 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
fret (verb) gall (verb)
wear away or erode irritate or vex
remove soil or rock become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
cause friction
be too tight; rub or press
decorate with an interlaced design
carve a pattern into
be agitated or irritated
cause annoyance in
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
worry unnecessarily or excessively
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Difference between fret and gall

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