RUFFLES Synonyms: 158 Similar and Opposite Words

ruffles 1 of 2

noun

plural of ruffle

as in flounces

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming likes lace curtains without ruffles and chintz curtains with ruffles

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as in thorns

something that is a source of irritation a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with

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ruffles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ruffle

as in annoys

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, "If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!"

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Illness begins suddenly and symptoms include high fever, muscle pains, bleeding, severe headaches, diarrhea and vomiting blood.

Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Officials say that people who have been exposed to infected animals should look out for eye redness (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever in the 10 days after exposure.

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024

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