Need another word for Rile? Use these synonyms of Rile from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
anger
annoy
irritate
vex
inflame
provoke
exasperate
infuriate
enrage
incense
offend
affront
displease
perturb
ruffle
disturb
agitate
upset
inflame
infuriate
incense
gall
grate
nettle
peeve
rankle
irritate
get on someone's nerves
get under someone's skin
rub the wrong way
ruffle someone's feathers
put someone's back up
Meaning of Rile
to cause someone to feel annoyed or angry
Definitions
- to cause someone to feel annoyed or angry, especially by doing or saying something that is annoying or unreasonable
- * to make someone feel irritated or upset, especially by doing or saying something that is annoying or unreasonable
Etymology of Rile
The word "rile" originated in the mid-19th century, likely derived from the Old French word "enriler," which means "to put in a bad temper"
Historically, the word was used in the context of horse riding, where it referred to the act of making a horse angry or restless
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include causing annoyance or irritation in humans
Example Uses
- The noise from the construction site started to rile the neighbors
- * Her constant criticism began to rile him, and he eventually lost his temper
- * The politician's comments were designed to rile up the crowd and gain their support