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roiled

 

[ rɔɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to disturb

To roil means to stir up or agitate, causing confusion or unrest. It often describes a state of turbulence or chaos, especially in a context where emotions or situations are 'boiling' over.

Synonyms

agitate, disturb, mix-up, trouble, upset

Examples of usage

  • The sudden news roiled the community.
  • Her comments roiled the political debate.
  • The stock market was roiled by unexpected changes.
  • The ocean was roiled by the incoming storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "roiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitado

🇮🇳 उथल-पुथल

🇩🇪 aufgewühlt

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 підбурений

🇵🇱 wzburzony

🇯🇵 かき乱された

🇫🇷 agité

🇪🇸 agitado

🇹🇷 telaşlı

🇰🇷 휘젓다

🇸🇦 مضطرب

🇨🇿 rozrušený

🇸🇰 rozrušený

🇨🇳 翻腾的

🇸🇮 vznemirjen

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 შეშფოთებული

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 agitado

Etymology

The word 'roil' originates from the Middle English word 'roilen,' which means to stir up or to make muddy. It is derived from the Old French word 'reuil' or 'reguiler,' meaning to disturb or to agitate. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'rugire,' which means to roar or to rage. The usage of 'roil' has evolved over time, but it still retains its fundamental meaning related to disturbance and agitation. It is often used in literary contexts to describe tumultuous situations, whether they are emotional, physical, or environmental.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,147 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.