Rile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹaɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rile is a verb meaning To stir or move from a state of calm or order.
Meaning
To stir or move from a state of calm or order.
More Meanings
- (in particular) To make angry.
Example Sentences
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really rile me.
Money problems rile the underpaid worker every day.
It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves.
Nothing riles an anti-mosque demonstrator more than being called a bigot.
Word Forms
- riles
- riling
- riled
Synonyms for rile
Depending on context, synonyms include aggravate, irritate, trouble, vex, annoy, nettle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include roil, irritate, annoy, vex, bother, rag.
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