Affront and Gall

Affront

Affront verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.

Gall is a synonym for affront in insult topic. In some cases you can use "Gall" instead a verb "Affront".

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Gall

Gall verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: humming through your nose like that absolutely galls me

Affront is a synonym for gall in insult topic. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a verb "Gall".

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic

How words are described

sheer sheer affront sheer gall
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