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rile

verb
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Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To make angry

  2. Meaning 2 · verb

    To stir or move from a state of calm or order

    “It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves.”

How this word is used

  • Everyday “It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves.”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “rile” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “rile” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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