riot
To create or take part in a riotTo create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
» The riot got out of hand.
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4 senses(intransitive)To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base.
take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
(transitive)To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
(transitive)To annoy.
(intransitive, obsolete)To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.
Examples
80 sentencesThe riot got out of hand.
Tom thought it was a riot.
The riot police arrived on the scene.
The riot was completely out of control.
At least thirty people died in the riots.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation”), from Old French riote (“debateFrom Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation”), from Old French riote (“debate”), from rioter (“to quarrel”), perhaps related to riboter or from Latin rugio (“to roar”).
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Forms
riots, rioting, rioted, riotedSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle