verb

rile

ryl

Rile (verb) means to annoy or anger someone. Example: “It really riles me when people talk during a movie.”

verb

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo make someone annoyed or worked up.

Common pairings

rile someone up get riled riled up

riled past tense, riles singular

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What does “rile” mean?

The word “rile” means to annoy or anger someone. In plain terms, to make someone annoyed or worked up.

How do you pronounce “rile”?

“Rile” is pronounced ryl (/ɹaɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “rile” in a sentence?

Here is “rile” used in a sentence: “It really riles me when people talk during a movie.”

What part of speech is “rile”?

“Rile” is a verb.

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