Synonyms

roil

American

[roil] / rɔɪl /

verb (used with object)

to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
to disturb or disquiet; irritate; vex.

to be roiled by a delay.

Synonyms:

rile, provoke, exasperate, ruffle, fret, annoy

verb (used without object)

to move or proceed turbulently.

roil British

/ rɔɪl /

verb

(tr) to make (a liquid) cloudy or turbid by stirring up dregs or sediment
(intr) (esp of a liquid) to be agitated or disturbed
dialect (intr) to be noisy or boisterous
(tr) another word (now rare) for rile

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

unroiled adjective

Etymology

Origin of roil

First recorded in 1580–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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The selloff appeared to be a continuation of AI-related concerns that have roiled markets in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal was to prevent Israel from taking military action inside Iraq to try to stop the missile launches, a step Washington feared could roil the Arab members of its coalition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The probe into the alleged misuse of billions in public funds has roiled the Southeast Asian economy since it came to light in late July, weighing on the peso and market sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Up to 31,000 healthcare professionals in California and Hawaii are involved in the strike, which is the second to roil the medical provider in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times

It marked a major political setback in striking down his signature economic policy that has roiled the global trade order.

From Barron's

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