gall

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 rude behaviour showing a lack of respect that is surprising because the person doing it is not embarrassed: Then they had the gall to complain! * I almost admired the utter gall of the man. 2 (formal) a bitter feeling full of hatred SYNRESENTMENT: words full of venom and gall 3 a swelling on plants and trees caused by insects, disease, etc. 4 (old-fashioned) = BILE verb to make sb feel upset and angry, especially because sth is unfair: [VNtoinf] It galls me to have to apologize to her. [also VN, VNthat] seealsoGALLING