Galled and Prickly

Galled

Galled adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.

Prickly and galled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prickly" instead an adjective "Galled".

Nearby Words: gall, galling

Prickly

Prickly adjective - Causing an unpleasant tingling sensation.

Galled and prickly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Galled" instead an adjective "Prickly".

Nearby Words: prick, prickle, pricked, pricking, prickling
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