rile (verb)

1. The witch cast a spell to rile the dark forces and awaken the ancient dragon.

2. In the climax of the novel, the protagonist's actions only served to rile up the already tense situation.

3. The political speech delivered by the leader riled up the crowd, resulting in a riot that changed the course of history.

4. The mischievous character was always looking for ways to rile up his friends by playing pranks on them.

1. The bold and contrasting colors of the room design can rile some people, but it adds vibrancy and interest to the space.

2. His teasing remarks can sometimes rile her, but deep down she knows it's just his way of showing affection.

3. The protagonist's constant rebellious actions rile the authorities, leading to even more conflicts in the story.

4. The eerie and unsettling atmosphere in the old mansion riles up the supernatural entities, causing them to haunt the inhabitants relentlessly.