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galled

/ɡɔːld/

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adjective

/ɡɔːld/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее причастие прошедшего времени от глагола 'gall', означающее быть раздражённым, потёртым или воспалённым; в современном английском используется редко.

An archaic past participle of 'gall', meaning to be irritated, chafed, or made sore; now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Irritated or annoyedC1formal

    Feeling resentful or deeply annoyed, often due to unfair treatment.

    ruРаздражённый или обиженный

    • He was galled by the constant criticism from his boss.
    • She felt galled when her colleague took credit for her work.
    • The unfair decision left the team galled and demoralized.

    Synonymsannoyedchagrinedexasperatedirritatednettledpeevedresentfulriledvexed

    Antonymscalmcontenthappypleasedsatisfied

  2. Sore from rubbingC1formal

    Having a sore spot on the skin caused by repeated friction or chafing.

    ruНатёртый

    • The horse's back was galled from the poorly fitted saddle.
    • His heel was galled after walking in new boots all day.
    • The tight collar left his neck galled and red.

    Synonymschafedirritatedrawsore

Forms
  • more galled comparative form
  • most galled superlative form

verb

gall/ɡɔːl/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для выражения действия, вызывающего раздражение, досаду или обиду, или для описания процесса воспаления или натирания.

A verb used to express the act of causing irritation, annoyance, or resentment, or to describe the process of becoming sore or chafed.

  1. To irritate or annoyC1formal

    To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or resentful.

    ruРаздражать

    • His constant complaining galled his coworkers.
    • It galled her to see him take credit for her work.
    • The unfair decision galled the entire team.

    Synonymsangerannoychafeexasperatefretirritatenettlepiqueprovokeranklerilevex

    Antonymsappeasecheercomfortconsoledelightgratifypacifyplacatepleasesoothe

Forms
  • galled past participle
  • galled past simple
  • galling present participle
  • galls third person singular