Pronunciation: /rɔɪld/
verb to make a liquid turbid or muddy by disturbing the sediment
A1 The storm roiled the ocean waters, making it unsafe for small boats.
A2 The controversial decision roiled the community, leading to heated debates.
B1 The political scandal roiled the country, causing widespread unrest.
B2 The unexpected announcement roiled the stock market, leading to a sharp drop in prices.
C1 The long-standing feud between the two families roiled the town for generations.
C2 The contentious issue roiled the international community, with countries taking sides and tensions escalating.
adjective agitated or disturbed
A1 The roiled waters made it difficult to swim.
A2 The roiled emotions between the two friends were finally resolved.
B1 The roiled atmosphere in the office was palpable as tensions rose.
B2 The roiled political situation in the country led to protests and unrest.
C1 The roiled financial markets caused investors to panic and sell off their assets.
C2 The roiled relationship between the two countries threatened to escalate into a full-blown conflict.
adverb in a state of agitation or turmoil
A1 The water was roiled after the storm.
A2 The emotions of the crowd were roiled by the controversial decision.
B1 The political situation in the country roiled the economy.
B2 The scandal roiled the company's stock price.
C1 The ongoing conflict roiled the region for years.
C2 The unexpected announcement roiled the entire industry.
formal The political scandal roiled the entire nation.
informal The news of the breakup roiled the gossip mill.
slang The cheating scandal really roiled things up at school.
figurative Emotions roiled within her as she struggled to make a decision.
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