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Riling

Rile \Rile\ (r[imac]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Riled (r[imac]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Riling.] [See Roil.]

  1. To render turbid or muddy; to stir up; to roil.

  2. To stir up in feelings; to make angry; to vex.

    Note: In both senses provincial in England and colloquial in the United States.

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riling

vb. (present participle of rile English)

Usage examples of "riling".

Ribs widened to make room for enlarging organs, and the riling spine lengthened.

Just goes to show what a reckless old fool I've become, riling an Assassin in her own den.

He opened the refrigerator, pressing her against the sink as he did so, an offhand attempt to annoy, not even mildly riling, and lifted out a jar of olives.