Riot

Quick meaning: Riot is a noun meaning A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

Meaning

A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) A wide and unconstrained variety.
2. (colloquial, uncountable) A humorous or entertaining event or person.
3. Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
4. (intransitive) To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
5. (intransitive, obsolete) To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.
6. (transitive) To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
7. (obsolete) Excessive and expensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry.

Example Sentences

the lamb thy riot dooms to bleed to-day

For when his head-ſtrong Riot hath no Curbe,

In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour.

The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base.

Word Forms

• riots
• rioting
• rioted

Synonyms for riot

Depending on context, synonyms include anarchy, chaos, discord, trouble, disorder, disorderliness.

Related Words

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