chiefly US 1 [+ obj] : to upset (someone or something) very much : to cause (someone or something) to become very agitated or disturbed
▪ Financial markets have been roiled by the banking crisis. 2 [no obj] : to move in a violent and confused way
▪ roiling river rapids — often used figuratively ▪ A lot of different emotions were roiling (around) inside her. [=she was experiencing many emotions in a way that was disturbing or confusing]
▪ Financial markets have been roiled by the banking crisis.
▪ roiling river rapids — often used figuratively ▪ A lot of different emotions were roiling (around) inside her. [=she was experiencing many emotions in a way that was disturbing or confusing]







