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rile vs ruffle

ruffle vs rile

rile is not a noun while ruffle is a noun.

rile and ruffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rile No No Yes No
ruffle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ruffle is a hyponym of rile; that is, ruffle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rile:
  • rile: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • ruffle: trouble or vex
rile (noun) ruffle (noun)
a noisy fight
a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
rile (verb) ruffle (verb)
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of pleat or gather into a ruffle
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations erect or fluff up
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between rile and ruffle

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