riot (Meaning)
riot (n)
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
a state of disorder involving group violence
a joke that seems extremely funny
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
riot (v)
take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
riot (n.)
Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.
Excessive and exxpensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry.
The tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by an unlawful assembly of three or more persons in the execution of some private object.
riot (v. i.)
To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, or the like; to revel; to run riot; to go to excess.
To disturb the peace; to raise an uproar or sedition. See Riot, n., 3.
riot (v. t.)
To spend or pass in riot.
Synonyms & Antonyms of riot
riot Sentence Examples
- The riot erupted with a deafening roar, sending shockwaves through the city.
- The crowd surged forward in a violent riot, shattering windows and setting buildings ablaze.
- The authorities struggled to quell the riot, as flames consumed businesses and vehicles.
- The riotous mob rampaged through the streets, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
- Police clashed with rioters in an intense standoff, deploying tear gas and rubber bullets.
- The riot resulted in widespread looting and arson, as chaos reigned in the city.
- The governor imposed a curfew in an attempt to quell the riot and restore order.
- The motives behind the riot remained unclear, with some blaming social unrest and others pointing to political grievances.
- The aftermath of the riot left the city battered and scarred, with businesses and homes destroyed.
- The riot served as a stark reminder of the fragility of societal order, as anger and frustration boiled over.
FAQs About the word riot
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The riot erupted with a deafening roar, sending shockwaves through the city.
The crowd surged forward in a violent riot, shattering windows and setting buildings ablaze.
The authorities struggled to quell the riot, as flames consumed businesses and vehicles.
The riotous mob rampaged through the streets, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
