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v. - Make turbid by stirring up the sediments of; Cause annoyance in.

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Usage examples (36)
  • I will be frank: there are some things that you write that "rile" me.
  • Evolutionary psychology: Didn't you know that this stuff is supposed to "rile" you?
  • "I should 'rile' you, too, if I were with you long, for I get 'riled' myself sometimes."
  • "rile" many readers - but will probably make far more wonder why they don't just watch the afternoon soaps.
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