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Roil: meaning, definitions and examples

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roil

 

[ rษ”ษชl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquid movement

To roil means to make a liquid turbulent or muddy, often by stirring it up. This action can create a state of agitation or disarray. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe stirring up emotions or unrest in a situation.

Synonyms

agitate, disturb, stir, turbid, upset

Examples of usage

  • The boat roiled the calm waters as it sped past.
  • The storm began to roil the sea, making it dangerous to sail.
  • Her comments roiled the atmosphere of the meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional disturbance

To roil can also refer to causing someone to feel angry, upset, or disturbed. In this sense, it conveys the idea of creating a sense of turmoil within a person or group. This emotional roiling can lead to heightened tensions and conflicts.

Synonyms

agitate, disturb, trouble, upset

Examples of usage

  • The news of the event roiled the community.
  • She felt roiled by the unexpected announcement.
  • The ongoing controversy roiled public opinion.

Translations

Translations of the word "roil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเคผเคฌเคกเคผ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufwirbeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengguncang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieszaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใๆททใœใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karฤฑลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜์ “๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูู‡ูŽูŠูู‘ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญchat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรญchaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ…ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meลกati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agitar

Etymology

The word 'roil' originates from the Middle English term 'roilen' or 'reulen', which means to stir up or to mix. This is derived from the Old French 'reuil', meaning to disturb or agitate, which is related to the Latin word 'rugire', meaning to roar. Initially, the term was primarily associated with the physical action of making water muddy or turbulent, particularly in the context of rivers and streams. Over time, the usage of 'roil' expanded to encompass emotional states and situations, reflecting agitation and upheaval. It captures both the physical and metaphorical sense of stirring things up, making it a versatile term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,495, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.