Civil Unrest Terminology

noun violent or public disorder caused by a group of people

verb to take part in a riot or behave violently in a public place

• The government imposed a curfew to prevent further rioting in the city.
• There was rioting in the streets last night after the game.
• Things got really wild with all the rioting at the concert.
• Emotions were rioting inside of her, causing a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts.

noun a French term that translates to 'yellow vests', referring to the high-visibility vests worn by protesters in France during the 'yellow vests' movement

• The gilets jaunes movement in France has sparked widespread protests against government policies.
• Have you seen any gilets jaunes protests in the city recently?
• The gilets jaunes are really causing a stir with their demonstrations.
• The gilets jaunes have become a symbol of resistance against social inequality.