Political Unrest Terminology

adjective describing something characterized by wild and uncontrolled behavior

• The authorities quickly intervened to disperse the riotous crowd.
• The party last night was absolutely riotous!
• The concert was so riotous, it was lit!
• His mind was a riotous mess of conflicting thoughts.

noun a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

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• The city was thrown into tumult as protestors filled the streets.
• There was a lot of tumult at the concert last night.
• Things got real tumultuous at the party after the drinks started flowing.
• Emotions were in tumult as she tried to make sense of the situation.

noun a violent or nonviolent act of resistance against an established authority or government

• The government was caught off guard by the sudden uprising of the citizens.
• Did you hear about the uprising happening downtown?
• The uprising was lit, everyone was out protesting.
• The uprising of creativity in the art world is truly inspiring.