verb
rile
ryl
verb
1
To annoy or anger someone.
"It really riles me when people talk during a movie."
"She was riled by his constant interruptions."
How to Use Rile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make someone annoyed or worked up.
Common pairings
rile someone up
get riled
riled up
Word Forms
riled past tense, riles singular
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Etymology
A dialect pronunciation of "roil," originally meaning to stir up muddy water.