English Synonym Finder

rile

Definitions

To make someone annoyed or irritated.

To stir up or agitate a liquid, especially by stirring sediment.

Examples

His constant interruptions during the meeting began to rile the rest of the team.

She tried not to let his sarcastic comments rile her, but she found it increasingly difficult to remain calm.

Synonyms

annoy irritate vex provoke bother irk aggravate

Antonyms

soothe calm appease pacify mollify placate assuage