🔥riot

noun
/ˈraɪət/

Meaning

a violent disturbance by a crowd
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example Sentences

The protest turned into a violent riot.

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

Example Expressions

run riot

Synonyms

uproar, disturbance, revolt, chaos, uprising, unrest, rebellion
Entry 1
uproar, disturbance, revolt, chaos, uprising
Entry 2
uprising, disturbance, unrest, rebellion

Antonyms

peace, order, calm, tranquility
Entry 1
peace, order
Entry 2
peace, order, calm, tranquility

Collocations

violent riot, riot police, start a riot, riot broke out, food riot, prison riot
Entry 1
violent riot, riot police, start a riot, riot broke out
Entry 2
riot police, food riot, prison riot

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