Political Rhetoric Terminology

verb to make someone annoyed or irritated

• The controversial topic seemed to rile up the audience during the debate.
• Don't let his comments rile you up, he's just trying to get a reaction.
• His constant teasing really riled me up.
• The unexpected turn of events seemed to rile the calm waters of their relationship.

adjective making a show of being morally superior to other people

• The politician's sanctimonious attitude towards the issue did not sit well with the public.
• I can't stand how sanctimonious she acts when she talks about eating healthy.
• Stop being so sanctimonious about your grades, nobody likes a show-off.
• His sanctimonious behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the family gathering.