roiled

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To stir up or agitate (a liquid) so that the surface is disturbed and small waves form.

  - "The storm roiled the ocean's surface."
  - "The chef roiled the soup to ensure an even heat distribution."

• Transitive verb

  To cause (something) to be in a state of confusion or turmoil.

  - "The news of the layoff roiled the office."
  - "The politician's gaffe roiled the campaign."

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Synonyms

agitate , irritate , rile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roiled
boiled , oiled , coiled , toiled

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Variants

List of all variants of roiled that leads to same result
roil , roiled , roiling , roils

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to roll,' from Old French 'roler'. The sense of 'stir up' developed in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'roiled' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The verb 'roil' is often used in scientific contexts to describe the stirring of liquids in a laboratory setting.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitate: To stir up or excite (a feeling or emotion).

2. turmoil: A state of great confusion and disorder.

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Culture

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In literature, 'roiled' is often used to describe the turbulent emotions or situations. In art, it can be depicted in paintings or photographs of stormy seas or agitated crowds. In music, it can be represented through fast-paced, chaotic rhythms.

How to Memorize "roiled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sea or a pot of soup being stirred up.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'turbulent' to remember the meaning of 'roiled'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: 'Roiled' is like 'boiled' but with more 'oil' and 'stir' in it.

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