roiled

• Beschreibt eine Flüssigkeit, die aufgewühlt oder trüb geworden ist; auch im übertragenen Sinne für einen Zustand der Erregung, Aufruhr oder Verärgerung verwendet.

Describes a liquid that is stirred up or made cloudy; also used figuratively to describe a state of agitation, disturbance, or annoyance.

1. Angry or irritatedC1informalamerican

   Feeling or showing strong annoyance or anger; upset.

   Aufgebracht

   • The crowd grew roiled after the controversial decision.
   • He was visibly roiled by the constant interruptions.
   • Her roiled expression made it clear she was not happy.

   Synonymeaggravatedangryannoyedexasperatedfuriousirritatednettledriledupset

   Antonymecalmcomposedpeacefulserene

2. Agitated liquidC1formal

   Describing a liquid that has been stirred or disturbed, causing turbulence or cloudiness.

   Aufgewühlt

   • The roiled waters of the river made swimming dangerous.
   • After the storm, the lake remained roiled for hours.
   • The sediment roiled the once clear pond.

   Synonymeagitatedcloudydisturbedmuddystirredturbulent

   Antonymecalmclearlimpidsettledstilltranslucent

• Verb, das bedeutet, eine Flüssigkeit durch Aufwirbeln von Sediment trüb oder undurchsichtig zu machen, oder jemanden oder etwas zu beunruhigen oder aufzuwühlen.

A verb meaning to make a liquid muddy or cloudy by stirring up sediment, or to disturb or agitate someone or something.

1. To become agitated or disturbedC2formal

   To be in a state of agitation, disturbance, or turmoil.

   In Aufruhr geraten

   • The crowd roiled with anger after the announcement.
   • His emotions roiled beneath a calm exterior.
   • The political situation roiled for months.

   Synonymeboilchurnseetheswirltossturbid

   Antonymecalmcomposesettle

2. To make a liquid muddy or turbidC2formal

   To stir up the sediment in a liquid, making it cloudy or muddy.

   Trüben

   • The heavy rain roiled the river, turning it brown.
   • He roiled the pond by wading through it.
   • The storm roiled the waters of the lake.

   Synonymeagitatechurnclouddisturbmuddlemuddy

   Antonymeclarifypurify