What does ROILS mean?

Roils 1. Parts of Speech:

Roils is a verb.

2. Definitions:

Roils means to make a liquid cloudy or turbid by stirring up sediment or disturbing the water.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /rɔɪlz/

UK: /rɔɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "roils" originated from Middle English "rilen" meaning "to mix or stir". It has been in use since the 15th century and is still commonly used today, especially in the context of water or other liquids that have been disturbed or agitated in some way.

5. Synonyms:

Agitate, stir up, muddy, cloud, disturb, ruffle, churn.

6. Related Words:

Boils, coils, soils, toils.

7. Example Sentences:
  • The storm roiled the normally calm waters of the lake.
  • He roiled the soup with a spoon, mixing the ingredients together.
  • The political scandal has roiled the country for weeks.


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