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What is another word for Gall? – 148 Gall Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    audacity impudence temerity nerve cheek effrontery brazenness insolence impertinence sauciness rudeness disrespect discourtesy incivility tactlessness bluntness crudeness coarseness vulgarity crudity ribaldry profanity obscenity foulness offensiveness abrasiveness brashness cheekiness flippancy pertness sauciness sassy forwardness presumptuousness boldness fearlessness dauntlessness intrepidity pluckiness spiritedness spunkiness.

    Meaning of Gall

    The primary meaning of the word "Gall" is related to impudence or brazen boldness.

    Definitions

    • Impudence or effrontery in a person's attitude or behavior
    • The quality of being brazenly bold or impudent
    • A bitter-tasting, greenish-yellow fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
    • A feeling of annoyance or irritation

    Etymology of Gall

    The word "Gall" originated from Old English and Germanic roots, with multiple related meanings, including a reference to the bodily fluid, and a sense of boldness or impudence, which dates back to the 14th century.

    Example Uses

    • It took a lot of gall to ask for a raise after only a month on the job
    • The comedian's gall and irreverence made the audience laugh
    • The doctor removed the patient's gallbladder due to inflammation

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    timidity cowardice fearfulness meekness mildness gentleness politeness courtesy respectfulness civility tactfulness delicacy refinement sensitivity humility modesty diffidence bashfulness shyness reserve restraint caution wariness carefulness prudence.

    Related Nouns

    liver bile gallbladder digestive system organ impudence effrontery audacity temerity nerve cheek insolence disrespect discourtesy incivility tactlessness bluntness crudeness coarseness vulgarity crudity ribaldry profanity obscenity foulness offensiveness abrasiveness.

    Related Verbs

    irritate annoy offend insult affront provoke rile vex gall inflame enrage infuriate exasperate perturb disturb ruffle nettle peeve grate chafe rub get bother trouble worry concern distress.

    Related Adjectives

    impudent brazen bold fearless dauntless intrepid plucky spirited spunky sassy cheeky flippant pert saucy rude discourteous tactless blunt crude coarse vulgar crude ribald profane obscene foul offensive abrasive.