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roil

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

: to upset (someone or something) very much : to cause (someone or something) to become very agitated or disturbed

: to move in a violent and confused way

Full Definition of ROIL

transitive verb

a : to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of

b : to stir up : disturb, disorder

: rile 1

intransitive verb

: to move turbulently : be in a state of turbulence or agitation <conflicting emotions roiling inside her>

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First Known Use: 1590

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