What is another word for ruffle up?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌfə͡l ˈʌp] (IPA) 
The phrase "ruffle up" refers to causing agitation or irritation to someone or something. Synonyms for this phrase include: agitate, annoy, bother, disturb, fluster, irk, perturb, rile, roil, stir up, vex and wiggle. These words all imply a sense of disturbance or disruption, and describe how one can go about creating discomfort or upset in someone or something. Whether it is ruffling up a person's feathers with an irritating comment or ruffling up the surface of a lake with a strong breeze, the term 'ruffle up' can describe a variety of actions that create disturbances and unrest.
