Bug
Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me
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
Bug is a synonym for gall in aggravate topic. Sometimes you can use "Bug" instead a verb "Gall", if it concerns topics such as feelings. informal substitute
Mutual synonyms
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Gall and Bug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/gall
Bug & Gall. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/gall>.
Gall or Bug. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/gall.
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