rile Meaning & Definition
/ɹaɪl/
What Does Rile Mean?
As a verb, rile means To stir or move from a state of calm or order. It is also used to mean To make angry.
Word Facts for Rile
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹaɪl/ |
| Synonyms | nettle, vex and nark |
| Verb forms | riles, riling, riled |
Rile Definition (Verb)
- To stir or move from a state of calm or order.
Money problems rile the underpaid worker every day.
- To make angry.
Synonyms of Rile
Rile synonyms and antonyms →Rile in a Sentence
Money problems rile the underpaid worker every day.
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really rile me.
It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves.
Word Forms & Grammar
rile (third-person singular simple present riles, present participle riling, simple past and past participle riled)
Words That Rhyme With Rile
Origin of Rile
From a dialectal pronunciation of roil.
Rile: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is rile?
Rile is a verb.
What is another word for rile?
Words with a similar meaning to rile include nettle, vex and nark. See the full list of rile synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of rile?
The past tense of rile is riled. The present participle is riling.