1. to make angry or irritated; to disturb or upset
2. to make turbid or muddy by stirring up sediment
Usage: less common

Examples

• The unfair criticism really riled him up.
• Don’t let their comments rile you.
• She was riled by the long wait at the airport.
• His constant interruptions riled the entire class.
• The storm riled the usually calm lake water.
• Try not to get riled over small problems.