Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roiling
verb
/ˈrɔɪlɪŋ/
Definition
Roiling refers to a state of turmoil or agitation, often used to describe water that is turbulent or churning.
Examples
- The storm was roiling the sea, creating large waves.
- She was roiling with anger after hearing the news.
- The difficult situation had everyone roiling with anxiety.
Meaning
To roil something means to stir it up, causing disturbance or creating chaos.
Synonyms
- Agitating
- Disturbing
- Turbulent
- Churning
- Fuming
