roil
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roil

verb \ˈri(-ə)l, vt 2 is also ˈrī(-ə)l\

Definition of ROIL

transitive verb
1
a : to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
b : to stir up : disturb, disorder
2
: rile 1
intransitive verb
: to move turbulently : be in a state of turbulence or agitation <conflicting emotions roiling inside her>

Examples of ROIL

  1. Financial markets have been roiled by the banking crisis.
  2. <the waters of the gulf tossed and roiled as the hurricane surged toward the shore>

Origin of ROIL

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1590

Related to ROIL

Synonyms
boil, churn, moil, seethe
Antonyms
delight, gratify, please

Rhymes with ROIL

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