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- Dictionaryriot/ˈrʌɪət/
noun
- 1. a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd: "riots broke out in the capital" Similar
- 2. an impressively large or varied display of something: "the garden was a riot of colour" Similar
verb
- 1. take part in a violent public disturbance: "students rioted in Paris"
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RIOT definition: 1. an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in…. Learn more.
Riot definition: a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.. See examples of RIOT used in a sentence.
The meaning of RIOT is a violent public disorder; specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a common intent. How to use riot in a sentence.
A riot is a violent outburst by a crowd. When the principal didn't declare a snow day, even with five inches on the ground already, students rioted, gathering outside and throwing snowballs.
A riot or mob violence is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people . Riots typically involve destruction of property, public or private. The property targeted varies depending on the riot and the inclinations of those involved.
When there is a riot, a crowd of people behave violently in a public place, for example they fight, throw stones, or damage buildings and vehicles. Twelve people were injured during a riot at the prison.
Definition of riot noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. a disturbance made by an unruly mob or (in law) three or more persons; tumult or uproar. b. ( as modifier ): a riot gun; riot police; a riot shield. 2. boisterous activity; unrestrained revelry. 3. an occasion of boisterous merriment. 4. slang a person who occasions boisterous merriment.
Riot Definition. Wild or violent disorder, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; uproar. A violent public disturbance of the peace, by a number of persons (specified, in law, usually as three or more) assembled together. An unrestrained outburst, as of laughter. A profusion.
RIOT meaning: 1. angry, violent behaviour by a crowd of people: 2. to take part in a riot: . Learn more.
