RILE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rile. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RILE
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annoy | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||||
irritate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame • excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus | ||||||||
anger | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • the state of being angry • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • make angry • become angry | ||||||||
agitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to stir up public opinion • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • move very slightly • move or cause to move back and forth • change the arrangement or position of | ||||||||
provoke | verbv | |||||||
verb • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • evoke or provoke to appear or occur • provide the needed stimulus for • annoy continually or chronically | ||||||||
vex | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • change the arrangement or position of • subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
aggravate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make worse • exasperate or irritate | ||||||||
bother | verbv | |||||||
noun • an angry disturbance • something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness verb • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • intrude or enter uninvited • make nervous or agitated • make confused or perplexed or puzzled | ||||||||
chafe | verbv | |||||||
noun • soreness and warmth caused by friction • anger produced by some annoying irritation verb • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • feel extreme irritation or anger • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading • cause friction • warm by rubbing, as with the hands | ||||||||
devil | nounn | |||||||
noun • an evil supernatural being • (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell • a word used in exclamations of confusion • a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man) • a cruel wicked and inhuman person verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • coat or stuff with a spicy paste | ||||||||
gravel | nounn | |||||||
noun • rock fragments and pebbles verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • cover with gravel • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
nark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an informer or spy working for the police • a lawman concerned with narcotics violations verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • inform or spy (for the police) | ||||||||
nettle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) verb • sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||||
rag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a small piece of cloth • a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities • music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) • newspaper with half-size pages • a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students) verb • treat cruelly • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • play in ragtime • harass with persistent criticism or carping • censure severely or angrily • break into lumps before sorting | ||||||||
roil | verbv | |||||||
verb • be agitated • make turbid by stirring up the sediments of | ||||||||
get at | verbv | |||||||
verb • reach or gain access to • influence by corruption • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||||
get to | verbv | |||||||
verb • reach a goal • arrive at the point of • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations |