Ruffle and Roil

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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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Roil and ruffle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Roil" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Roil verb - To make angry.

Usage example: the clerk's brusque refusal of her request roiled her enough to prompt a complaint to his supervisor

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Ruffle and roil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruffle" instead a verb "Roil".

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