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B2
verb
Usage:
91%
irritate, provoke
Translation: irritate, provoke
Pronunciation: /raɪl/
Meaning: to make someone angry, annoyed, or agitated

This common meaning refers to provoking irritation, resentment, or anger.

His careless remarks riled the audience.

The decision riled local residents.

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C1
verb
Usage:
37%
agitate, muddy
Translation: agitate, muddy
Pronunciation: /raɪl/
Meaning: to stir up or disturb a liquid until it becomes cloudy

This less common meaning refers to disturbing sediment in water or another liquid so that it loses clarity.

The boat riled the shallow water.

Heavy rain riled the stream.

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B2
figurative verb
Usage:
68%
agitate, inflame
Translation: agitate, inflame
Pronunciation: /raɪl/
Meaning: to excite or stir up a group or situation

This figurative meaning refers to intensifying emotion, conflict, or agitation among people.

The speech riled the crowd.

False rumors riled tensions in the community.

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