roil (Meaning)

Wordnet

roil (v)

be agitated

make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

Webster

roil (v.)

To render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of; as, to roil wine, cider, etc. , in casks or bottles; to roil a spring.

To disturb, as the temper; to ruffle the temper of; to rouse the passion of resentment in; to perplex.

Webster

roil (v. i.)

To wander; to roam.

To romp.

Synonyms & Antonyms of roil

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roil Sentence Examples

  1. The boiling water roiled and bubbled furiously in the pot.
  2. The storm winds roiled the ocean, creating towering waves.
  3. The tumultuous crowd roiled with anger and frustration.
  4. His emotions roiled within him, a mixture of rage and despair.
  5. The debate roiled in the legislature, with opposing views clashing vehemently.
  6. The child's laughter roiled the quiet of the house, bringing joy to all who heard it.
  7. The troubled waters of the lake roiled with unknown depths.
  8. The political scandal roiled the nation, tarnishing the reputation of many.
  9. The news of the disaster roiled the community, sending shockwaves through every home.
  10. The roiling clouds threatened to unleash a downpour of rain.

FAQs About the word roil

be agitated, make turbid by stirring up the sediments ofTo render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of; as, to roil wine, cider, etc. , in casks or bo

seethe, boil, churn,swirl,spin, stir, whirl, moil,reel, agitate

abate, abate, calm,calm, subside,subside,

The boiling water roiled and bubbled furiously in the pot.

The storm winds roiled the ocean, creating towering waves.

The tumultuous crowd roiled with anger and frustration.

His emotions roiled within him, a mixture of rage and despair.