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rile
[rahyl]
verb (used with object)
to irritate or vex.
Synonyms: , , , ,to roil (water or the like).
rile
/ ɪ /
verb
to annoy or anger; irritate
to stir up or agitate (water, etc); roil or make turbid
Word History and Origins
Origin of rile1
Example Sentences
Sporting, bankrolled by the Viscount of Alvalade, had already riled their rivals by taking eight of their players on the promise of better facilities and won 2-1.
State prisoners often end up serving less time because of credit for rehabilitative programs and good behavior, but the suggestion that Ortega-Anguiano could walk free riled Trump administration officials.
Conservatives within the church were further riled when, returning from his first overseas trip to Brazil in July 2013, Francis told reporters, “Who am I to judge?” when asked about gay people who seek God.
The actual instances of anti-Christian "bias" are so non-existent that Christian right propagandists have to make up stories to get their base riled up.
“Nate is naturally a calm guy, doesn’t get too riled up. Staying calm is his default, which is great,” Cherundolo said.
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