1
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
one sure way to rile me is to keep yelling for me
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2
as in angers
to make angry
her husband isn't easily riled, but once he is, he stays that way for days
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“Riles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riles. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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