Definitions for: Roil


[v] make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
[v] be agitated; of liquids



Webster (1913) Definition: Roil, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Roiled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Roiling.] [Cf. OE. roilen to wander; possibly fr. OF.
roeler to roll, equiv. to F. rouler. See Roll, v., and cf.
Rile.]
1. 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.

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

That his friends should believe it, was what roiled
him [Judge Jeffreys] exceedingly. --R. North.

Note: Provincial in England and colloquial in the United
States. A commoner, but less approved, form is rile.


Roil, v. i.
1. To wander; to roam. [Obs.]

2. To romp. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell.

Synonyms: boil, churn, moil, rile

See Also: agitate, commove, disturb, move, muddle, puddle, raise up, roll, seethe, shake up, stir up, vex

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