riles

Example Sentences

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“It is the kind of thing that riles people up, and that makes our situation in Arizona and other states more dangerous,” he said.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024

She said, "I walk past the sign every day and it riles my blood to see inappropriate grammar or punctuation."

From BBC • May 5, 2024

In this case, the bait caused a stir in the sharks, similar to how catnip riles up felines.

From Scientific American • Jul. 26, 2023

Both parties also favor reform of some aspects of the monarchy, a position that riles the conservative royalist establishment that regards the institution as sacrosanct.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2023

I scowl at him, but scowling at him only ever riles him up.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri