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   riot

   /ˈrʌɪət/

   noun

   • 1. a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd: "riots broke out in the capital" Similar uproarrampagefuroretumultcommotionupheavaldisturbancestreet fightmeleerowscufflefracasfrayaffraybrawlfree-for-allviolent disorderviolencemob violencestreet fightingvandalismfrenzymayhemturmoillawlessnessanarchyinformal:wilding
   • ▪ an uproar: "the film's sex scenes caused a riot in Cannes"
   • ▪ an outburst of uncontrolled feelings: "a riot of emotions raged through Fabia"
   • ▪ uncontrolled revelry; rowdy behaviour: archaic "a young lord leaving the city after a night of riot"
   • 2. an impressively large or varied display of something: "the garden was a riot of colour" Similar masssealavish displaysplashextravaganceextravaganzaflourishshowexhibition
   • 3. a highly amusing or entertaining person or thing: informal "everyone thought she was a riot"

   verb

   • 1. take part in a violent public disturbance: "students rioted in Paris"
   • ▪ behave in an unrestrained way: "another set of emotions rioted through him"
   • ▪ act in a dissipated way: "an unrepentant prodigal son, rioting off to far countries"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘dissolute living’): from Old French riote ‘debate’, from rioter ‘to quarrel’, of unknown ultimate origin.

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   What is a crowd riot?

   • 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. Law. a disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons acting together in a disrupting and tumultuous manner in carrying out their private purposes.

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   What does riot mean?

   • Name That Thing MegaQuiz: Vol. 4 Test your visual vocabulary! 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.

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   Is riot a noun or a verb?

   • Riots often involve two or more groups fighting, or one group causing destruction. Riot can also be used as a verb meaning to participate in a riot. Members of the crowd who do this can be called rioters. The word rioting can be used as both a verb and a noun. Violent protests are sometimes called riots.

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   What is a riot and how can it be prevented?

   • A riot is a violent situation where people act against the authority, people, or property. It can result from public unrest. Prevention methods include addressing the root causes, such as addressing excess taxes or infrastructure issues.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIOT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A riot is a violent and uncontrolled public gathering, often as a protest. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of riot, as well as related words and phrases, from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     RIOT meaning: 1. an occasion when a large number of people...

   • Run Riot

     RUN RIOT definition: 1. If people run riot, they behave in a...

   • Riot Spanish Translation

     RIOT translate: disturbio, disturbio [masculine, singular],...

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     RIOT translate: شَغَب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Riot, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RIOT definicja: 1. an occasion when a large number of people...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     RIOT translate: cuộc bạo loạn, nổi loạn. Learn more in the...

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   A riot is a 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. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, idioms, and examples of riot from Dictionary.com.

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   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. The meaning of riot has stretched over the years. You would say "She is a riot " about a funny or outrageous person.

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    A riot is angry, violent behaviour by a crowd of people, or to take part in such behaviour. See translations of riot in different languages and idioms related to rioting.