The difference between Rile and Vituperate
When used as verbs, rile means to make angry, whereas vituperate means to criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Rile and Vituperate
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Rile as a verb:
to make angry
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Rile as a verb:
to stir or move from a state of calm or order
Examples:
"Money'' ''problems'' rile ''the underpaid worker every day''."
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really rile me."
"It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves."
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Vituperate as a verb (transitive):
To criticize in a harsh or abusive manner.
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Vituperate as a verb (transitive):
To revile, vilify, defame, go on about or mouth off about someone
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Vituperate as a verb (intransitive):
To use harsh or abusive wording.