Rile (verb)

  1. Make (someone) angry or annoyed.
  2. Disturb the composure of; upset.

Origin:

Mid 17th century (in the sense "stir up, excite"): of unknown origin.

Examples:

  1. He was riled by the criticism.
  2. She was riled by the constant interruptions.
  3. The news of the accident riled him.
  4. His constant lateness riled her.
  5. The delay riled the already impatient customers.
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