Gall and Virulence

Gall

Gall noun - A deep-seated ill will.
Usage example: her kindly feelings turned to gall when she found out her nephew only wanted her money

Virulence is a synonym for gall in bitterness topic. In some cases you can use "Virulence" instead a noun "Gall", when it comes to topics like feelings.

Nearby Words: galling, galled, Gallic

Virulence

Virulence noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.
Usage example: I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism

Gall is a synonym for virulence in resentment topic. You can use "Gall" instead a noun "Virulence", if it concerns topics such as feelings.

Nearby Word: virulent
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