Ail and Gall

Ail

Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

Gall and ail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gall" instead a verb "Ail".

Nearby Word: ailed

Gall

Gall verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

Ail and gall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ail" instead a verb "Gall".

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic
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