Pronunciation: /ˈraɪət/
noun a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
A1 The children caused a riot in the playground.
A2 During the protest, a riot broke out in the city streets.
B1 The football fans started a riot after their team lost the match.
B2 The political unrest led to a full-scale riot in the capital.
C1 The government struggled to contain the rioting that spread across the country.
C2 The authorities declared a state of emergency to quell the rioting and restore order.
verb to take part in a violent disturbance of the peace
A1 The children rioted in the playground during recess.
A2 The fans rioted after their team lost the championship game.
B1 Protesters rioted in the streets demanding justice for the victim.
B2 The prisoners rioted in the jail, causing chaos and destruction.
C1 The citizens rioted against the corrupt government, demanding change.
C2 The workers rioted against their employers, leading to a strike and negotiations.
formal The police were called in to control the riot that had broken out in the city center.
informal Did you hear about the riot that happened last night? It was crazy!
slang The concert turned into a total riot once the music started playing.
figurative Her emotions were in a riot, making it hard for her to focus on anything else.
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