Meaning & use
riled
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Made angry or irritated; provoked to annoyance.
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Her sarcastic comment riled him more than she intended.
The crowd grew riled after the referee's controversial call.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the phrase "riled up," and carries a more informal tone than synonyms like "incensed."
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