riot act Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- punishment
- reproof
- stricture
- censure
- commination
- rebuke
- objurgation
- reproach
- criticism
- lecture
- excoriation
- denunciation
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riot act Meaning
riot act (n)
a vigorous reprimand
a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them
FAQs About the word riot act
a vigorous reprimand, a former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them
condemnation, reprimand, punishment, reproof, stricture,censure, commination, rebuke, objurgation, reproach
indorsement, tribute, honor, endorsement, honor, citation, tribute, commendation, commendation, praise
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.
