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to rile
01
to disturb or annoy someone, especially through minor irritations
Transitive: to rile sb
Examples
The repetitive noise from the construction site riled the residents.
02
to stir up water, making it rough, choppy, or cloudy
Transitive: to rile water
Examples
The boat ’s motor riled the calm water, creating waves behind it.
