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- pronunciation:
- ruh
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ruffles, ruffling, ruffled |
| definition 1: |
to disturb a smooth, even surface.
Wind ruffled the surface of the pond.- synonyms:
- agitate, ripple
- antonyms:
- smooth
- similar words:
- flutter
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| definition 2: |
to bother or fluster.
While giving her book report, Marge was ruffled by the sight of the class clown making faces.- synonyms:
- agitate, annoy, fluster, irritate, rattle, upset
- antonyms:
- calm, soothe
- similar words:
- confuse, disturb, exasperate, fret, trouble
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| related words: |
aggravate, agitate, dismay, startle, tuck, upset, violate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a strip of cloth, gathered along one edge in small folds.
My dress is trimmed with ruffles.- synonyms:
- pleat
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| related words: |
border, tuck |
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| derivation: |
ruffled (adj.) |
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