Civil Unrest Vocabulary

noun great confusion or disorder

• The hurricane wreaked havoc on the small coastal town, causing widespread destruction.
• The kids running around the house are causing havoc with all their toys scattered everywhere.
• The party last night was wild - everyone was wreaking havoc on the dance floor.
• Her reckless actions in the office have created havoc among her coworkers.

noun a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

verb to take part in a violent disturbance of the peace

• The police were called in to control the riot that had broken out in the city center.
• Did you hear about the riot that happened last night? It was crazy!
• The concert turned into a total riot once the music started playing.
• Her emotions were in a riot, making it hard for her to focus on anything else.

noun a type of cocktail typically made with vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice

adjective describing the type of cocktail being referenced

• The use of poopootov cocktails in protests is a serious violation of the law.
• Did you see those guys throwing poopootov cocktails at the police?
• Those protesters are armed with poopootov cocktails, it's getting intense out there.
• Her words were like a poopootov cocktail, causing chaos in the meeting.