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Galled
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GAWLD
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Simple meaning
What does Galled mean?
Galled means irritated or annoyed.
Dictionary definition
Irritated, annoyed, or made sore by rubbing.
Example sentences
Galled in a sentence
easy
His unfair comment galled the whole group.
medium
The rough strap galled the horse's skin.
hard
The word galled can describe emotional irritation or physical soreness from rubbing.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
soothedCalmed or comforted.
pleasedMade happy or satisfied.
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Practice 1
What does galled mean?
Galled can describe emotional irritation or physical soreness from rubbing.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses galled correctly?
The sentence shows that the comment irritated or annoyed the group.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to galled?
Galled means irritated or annoyed in this context.
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