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gall vs grudge

grudge vs gall

gall and grudge both are nouns.

gall and grudge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gall Yes No Yes No
grudge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grudge is a hyponym of gall; that is, grudge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gall:
  • gall: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  • grudge: a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Other hyponyms of gall include heartburning, huffishness, sulkiness, grievance, score, enviousness, envy.
gall (noun) grudge (noun)
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
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
gall (verb) grudge (verb)
irritate or vex accept or admit unwillingly
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
Difference between gall and grudge

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