Ruffle and Rile

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Ruffle

Ruffle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”
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Rile is a synonym for ruffle in rattle topic. In some cases you can use "Rile" instead a verb "Ruffle", when it comes to topics like feelings. informal substitute
Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Rile

Rile verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: one sure way to rile me is to keep yelling for me
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Ruffle is a synonym for rile in irritate topic. You can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Rile", if it concerns topics such as feelings.
Nearby Words: riley, riling

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