roil in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To roil means to disturb or agitate, causing turbulence or unrest in a physical or emotional context.

The sudden storm began to roil the surface of the once-calm lake.
Anger can roil beneath the surface of even the most composed individuals.
The constant debate over policy changes has the community roiling with conflicting opinions.
As the tide rolled in, the waves started to roil violently against the rocky shore.
Her thoughts began to roil with anxiety as the deadline approached.
The sudden storm began to roil the calm surface of the lake.
Her emotions would roil at the thought of their impending separation.
The debate over the new policy continued to roil the community for weeks.
As the tide rose, it started to roil the water, creating choppy waves.
The revelation of the scandal threatened to roil the entire organization.