galling

Words with a similar base: galling

'galling'

[chafe.v.01] as in: become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

'galling'

[gall.v.02] as in: irritate or vex

Examples:
It galls me that we lost the suit

'galling'

[annoying.s.01] as in: causing irritation or annoyance

Examples:
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
found it galling to have to ask permission
an irritating delay
nettlesome paperwork
a pesky mosquito
swarms of pestering gnats
a plaguey newfangled safety catch
a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
a vexatious child
it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong

Origins

					galling (English)
├── -ing (English)
│   ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── gall (English)
    ├── galle (French)
    │   └── galla (Latin)
    └── gealla (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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