riot act (Meaning)

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riot act (n)

a vigorous reprimand

a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them

The mayor read the riot act to the protesters, warning them of consequences if they continued their unruly behavior.
The principal had to read the riot act to the students after multiple incidents of misconduct.
The police chief threatened to read the riot act if the crowd outside the courthouse refused to disperse.
The parents read the riot act to their teenage children after finding out about their late-night escapade.
The boss read the riot act to her employees, emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines.
The teacher read the riot act to her class after a particularly disruptive lesson.
The commander read the riot act to his troops, reminding them of the rules of engagement.
The coach read the riot act to his team after a disappointing loss.
The homeowner read the riot act to the contractor about the delays in the renovation project.
The doctor read the riot act to the patient's family about the severity of the situation.

a vigorous reprimand, a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them

condemnation, reprimand, commination, rebuke, reproach, objurgation, punishment, denunciation,censure, lecture

tribute, endorsement, honor, commendation, praise, praise, citation, honor, indorsement,endorsement

The mayor read the riot act to the protesters, warning them of consequences if they continued their unruly behavior.

The principal had to read the riot act to the students after multiple incidents of misconduct.

The police chief threatened to read the riot act if the crowd outside the courthouse refused to disperse.

The parents read the riot act to their teenage children after finding out about their late-night escapade.